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Tyra Family History

Tyra Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from tyrać ‘to work hard; to get tired’ Old Polish ‘to sold to chide’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tyra family from?

You can see how Tyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tyra family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tyra families in 1911.
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What did your Tyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyra. 34% of Tyra men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Tyra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyra were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyra 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Tyra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tyra. For the veterans among your Tyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyra lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tyra in 1949 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyra 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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