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Tirling Family History

Tirling 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: Girling, Stirling, Billing, Harling, Darling, Teeling, Burling

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Where is the Tirling family from?

You can see how Tirling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirling family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Tirling families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Tirling family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tirling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tirling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tirling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirling 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tirling. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tirling. For the veterans among your Tirling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Tirling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tirling in 1973 was 87, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirling 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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