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Tchir Family History

Tchir 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: Tahir, Chi, Thor, Chin, Schur, Scher, Char, Schier, Chia, Chim

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Where is the Tchir family from?

You can see how Tchir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tchir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tchir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tchir families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Tchir's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tchir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tchir 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 Tchir ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tchir. 72% of Tchir men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Tchir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Tchir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tchir 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Tchir. 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 22 military records available for the last name Tchir. For the veterans among your Tchir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tchir lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tchir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tchir in 1966 was 83, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tchir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tchir 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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