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Tearr Family History

Tearr 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: Tarr, Tear, Teare, Bear, Hearn, Barr, Beard, Terry, Dear, Geary

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Where is the Tearr family from?

You can see how Tearr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tearr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tearr families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Tearr families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tearr's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Tearr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tearr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tearr 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tearr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tearr. For the veterans among your Tearr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tearr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Tearr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tearr in 1972 was 47, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tearr 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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