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Tiree Family History

Tiree 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: Tree, Tirey, Tyree, Turek, Torre, Toren, Tice, Tyrer, Wire, Tarte

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Where is the Tiree family from?

You can see how Tiree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiree family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Tiree family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiree's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tiree families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiree 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 83 census records available for the last name Tiree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiree 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 immigration records available for the last name Tiree. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tiree. For the veterans among your Tiree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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