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Tyrna Family History

Tyrna 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: Tyra, Barna, Torno, Tyrone, Tyrer, Cerna, Perna, Terra, Byrne, Tyne

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Where is the Tyrna family from?

You can see how Tyrna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Tyrna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tyrna families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tyrna's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tyrna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyrna 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 95 census records available for the last name Tyrna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrna 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tyrna. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tyrna. For the veterans among your Tyrna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrna lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tyrna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tyrna in 1973 was 70, and 60 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyrna 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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