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Tiry Family History

Tiry 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: Tirey, Thiry, Turk, Bury, Troy, Bird, Taira, Terry, Dery, Mira

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Where is the Tiry family from?

You can see how Tiry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tiry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tiry families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tiry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tiry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiry 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 Tiry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiry. 60% of Tiry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tiry women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Tiry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Tiry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiry 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tiry. 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 454 military records available for the last name Tiry. For the veterans among your Tiry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiry lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tiry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tiry in 1966 was 89, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiry 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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