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Tyrne Family History

Tyrne 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: Tyrone, Byrne, Tyne, Tyre, Tyree, Tyrie, Turner, Torre, Carne, Torney

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Where is the Tyrne family from?

You can see how Tyrne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tyrne families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Tyrne families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tyrne's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tyrne families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Tyrne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrne 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tyrne. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tyrne. For the veterans among your Tyrne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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