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Tirey Name Meaning

English and Irish: probably a variant of Scottish Tyree .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tiley, Bires, Wiley, Tilly, Tier, Tyre, Mires, Fairey, Urey, Tilley

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Where is the Tirey family from?

You can see how Tirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tirey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tirey families living in Cumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Tirey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Tirey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tirey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tirey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tirey. 100% of Tirey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirey 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Tirey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 608 military records available for the last name Tirey. For the veterans among your Tirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tirey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tirey in 1955 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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