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Tirrell Family History

Tirrell Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Tyrrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tirrell family from?

You can see how Tirrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tirrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Tirrell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tirrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tirrell families in 1891.
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What did your Tirrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tirrell. 100% of Tirrell men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 73% of Tirrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Tirrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Tirrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirrell 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 877 immigration records available for the last name Tirrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tirrell. For the veterans among your Tirrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tirrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tirrell in 1955 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tirrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirrell 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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