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Tyrkas Family History

Tyrkas 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: Farkas, Trias, Taras, Trakas, Tylka, Tarka, Dykas, Treas, Tyska, Tyra

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Tyrkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrkas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tyrkas. 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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There are 28 military records available for the last name Tyrkas. For the veterans among your Tyrkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrkas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2000, in the United States, Tyrkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tyrkas in 1945 was 28, and 59 in 2000.

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