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Tirner Family History

Tirner 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: Turner, Birner, Kirner, Hirner, Tinner, Tiner, Tigner, Tarner, Pirner

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Where is the Tirner family from?

You can see how Tirner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tirner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tirner family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tirner's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Tirner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tirner 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 186 census records available for the last name Tirner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tirner. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tirner. For the veterans among your Tirner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Tirner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tirner in 1968 was 77, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirner 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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