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Tiernay Family History

Tiernay 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, Tierney, Tierno, Kiernan, Biernat, Terry, Torney, Cerney

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Where is the Tiernay family from?

You can see how Tiernay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiernay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tiernay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Tiernay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Tiernay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tiernay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiernay 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 Tiernay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tiernay. 100% of Tiernay 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tiernay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiernay 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Tiernay. 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 375 military records available for the last name Tiernay. For the veterans among your Tiernay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiernay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Tiernay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tiernay in 1977 was 63, and 78 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiernay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiernay 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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