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Tryar Family History

Tryar 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: Fryar, Bryan, Tatar, Ryan, Trier, Troyer, Cryer, Dryer, Trias, Boyar

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Where is the Tryar family from?

You can see how Tryar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tryar families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Tryar's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Tryar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryar 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 103 census records available for the last name Tryar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tryar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tryar. For the veterans among your Tryar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Tryar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tryar in 1970 was 79, and 88 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryar 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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