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Tryor Family History

Tryor 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: Tryon, Pryor, Thor, Troy, Prior, Mayor, Trow, Taylor, Tabor, Trier

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Where is the Tryor family from?

You can see how Tryor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tryor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tryor family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tryor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tryor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryor 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 182 census records available for the last name Tryor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryor 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tryor. 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 47 military records available for the last name Tryor. For the veterans among your Tryor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryor lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Tryor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tryor in 1985 was 59, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryor 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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