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Teirnay Family History

Teirnay 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: Taira, Terry, Torney, Cerney, Cerny, Cerna, Tiernan, Perna, Reina

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Where is the Teirnay family from?

You can see how Teirnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teirnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Teirnay families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Teirnay families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Teirnay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Teirnay families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Teirnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teirnay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Teirnay. 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 6 military records available for the last name Teirnay. For the veterans among your Teirnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teirnay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teirnay 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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