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Tyrney Family History

Tyrney 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: Torney, Turney, Turner, Cerney, Turley, Dorney, Arney, Tyrone, Darney

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Where is the Tyrney family from?

You can see how Tyrney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tyrney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tyrney families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tyrney's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tyrney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyrney 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 133 census records available for the last name Tyrney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tyrney. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tyrney. For the veterans among your Tyrney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Tyrney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tyrney in 1960 was 38, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyrney 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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