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Tyron Family History

Tyron 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: Tyrone, Byron, Tron, Tyson, Thron, Myron, Pyron, Syron, Styron, Baron

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Where is the Tyron family from?

You can see how Tyron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Tyron families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tyron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyron 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 Tyron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyron. 26% of Tyron men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Tyron women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyron were Fireman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Fireman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tyron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyron 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Tyron. 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 413 military records available for the last name Tyron. For the veterans among your Tyron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tyron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tyron in 1964 was 55, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyron 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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