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Tryerson Family History

Tryerson 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: Ryerson, Rierson, Rynerson, Meyerson, Torgerson, Mayerson, Frierson

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Where is the Tryerson family from?

You can see how Tryerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tryerson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tryerson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Tryerson families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Tryerson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Tryerson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tryerson 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 Tryerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tryerson. 100% of Tryerson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Tryerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Tryerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tryerson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tryerson. 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 Tryerson. For the veterans among your Tryerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tryerson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Tryerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tryerson in 1973 was 61, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tryerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tryerson 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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