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Tyrnell Family History

Tyrnell 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: Tyrrell, Tyrell, Cornell, Carnell, Darnell, Truell, Farnell, Parnell

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Where is the Tyrnell family from?

You can see how Tyrnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Tyrnell families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Tyrnell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyrnell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tyrnell families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Tyrnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrnell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tyrnell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tyrnell. For the veterans among your Tyrnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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