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Tierna Family History

Tierna 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: Tiernan, Tierno, Riera, Cerna, Taverna, Perna, Terra, Tierney

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Where is the Tierna family from?

You can see how Tierna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tierna family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tierna family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tierna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tierna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tierna 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 Tierna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tierna. 100% of Tierna men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tierna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Tierna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tierna 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tierna. 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 Tierna. For the veterans among your Tierna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tierna lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Tierna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tierna in 1980 was 83, and 93 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tierna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tierna 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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