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Tyner Family History

Tyner Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Tynes, Tyrer, Tyler, Tyer, Tener, Tyne, Tier, Turner, Tinner, Mayner

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Where is the Tyner family from?

You can see how Tyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Tyner families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tyner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tyner. 100% of Tyner men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Tyner 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Field Ambulance Nursing
    3%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Tyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tyner. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Tyner. For the veterans among your Tyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tyner in 1943 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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