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Tiernny Family History

Tiernny 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: Tierney, Tiernan, Tierno, Tenny, Terry, Torney, Penny, Cerney, Denny

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Where is the Tiernny family from?

You can see how Tiernny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiernny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiernny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tiernny families living in Rhode Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tiernny's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tiernny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiernny 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 17 census records available for the last name Tiernny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiernny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tiernny. 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 Tiernny. For the veterans among your Tiernny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiernny lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiernny 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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