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Tiersten Family History

Tiersten 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: Gersten, Kersten, Diersen, Tieszen, Kirsten, Fierstein, Tester

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Tiersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiersten 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tiersten. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tiersten. For the veterans among your Tiersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiersten lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Tiersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tiersten in 1981 was 35, and 86 in 1998.

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