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Tears Family History

Tears 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: Sears, Mears, Bears, Tear, Teas, Teats, Teare, Stears, Fears, Pears

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Where is the Tears family from?

You can see how Tears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tears family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tears families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Tears families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tears's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tears 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 Tears ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tears. 80% of Tears 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tears 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Tears. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tears. For the veterans among your Tears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tears lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tears in 1963 was 89, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tears

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tears 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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