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Teirnan Family History

Teirnan 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: Tiernan, Deignan, Hernan, Teran, Tivnan, Kernan, Terrian, Terman

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Where is the Teirnan family from?

You can see how Teirnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teirnan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Teirnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Teirnan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teirnan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teirnan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teirnan 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 285 census records available for the last name Teirnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teirnan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Teirnan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Teirnan. For the veterans among your Teirnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teirnan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teirnan 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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