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Tirrel Family History

Tirrel 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: Tirrell, Terrel, Torre, Turkel, Torres, Terres, Carrel, Tyrrell

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Where is the Tirrel family from?

You can see how Tirrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tirrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tirrel family living in Lancashire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Tirrel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Tirrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tirrel 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 358 census records available for the last name Tirrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirrel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tirrel. 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 84 military records available for the last name Tirrel. For the veterans among your Tirrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirrel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tirrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tirrel in 1964 was 76, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirrel 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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