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Tyerman Family History

Tyerman Surname Meaning

see Tyreman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tyerman family from?

You can see how Tyerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyerman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Tyerman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tyerman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tyerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tyerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tyerman. 24% of Tyerman men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Tyerman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyerman were Horseman and Cook.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Assisting Mortor (unpa
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Horseman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tyerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyerman 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Tyerman. 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 631 military records available for the last name Tyerman. For the veterans among your Tyerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyerman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Tyerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tyerman in 1958 was 65, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyerman 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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