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Tschirky Family History

Tschirky 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: Schick, Shirey, Schink, Schrey, Schiro, Schilly, Tschudy, Schork

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Where is the Tschirky family from?

You can see how Tschirky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschirky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tschirky family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschirky's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Tschirky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschirky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tschirky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tschirky. 100% of Tschirky men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tschirky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tschirky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschirky 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Tschirky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tschirky. For the veterans among your Tschirky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschirky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Tschirky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tschirky in 1979 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschirky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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