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Tner Family History

Tner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tyer, Teer, Toner, Tiner, Tier, Tener, Tyner, Turner, Beer, Over

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Where is the Tner family from?

You can see how Tner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tner families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Tner's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Tner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Tner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Tner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Tner. For the veterans among your Tner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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