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Tierne Family History

Tierne 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: Tierno, Tierney, Tierce, Cerne, Pierce, Tiernan, Viernes, Tine

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Where is the Tierne family from?

You can see how Tierne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tierne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tierne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tierne family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Tierne's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tierne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tierne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Tierne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tierne 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tierne. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tierne. For the veterans among your Tierne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tierne lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Tierne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tierne in 1991 was 32, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tierne 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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