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Tearne Family History

Tearne Surname Meaning

see Dearn.

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


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Where is the Tearne family from?

You can see how Tearne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tearne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tearne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Tearne families living in Worcestershire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tearne's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tearne families in 1891.
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What did your Tearne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tearne. 93% of Tearne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Student Teacher
    8%

What Tearne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tearne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tearne 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Tearne. 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 78 military records available for the last name Tearne. For the veterans among your Tearne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tearne lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Tearne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tearne in 1975 was 67, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tearne 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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