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Tyras Family History

Tyras 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: Taras, Tyra, Ras, Karas, Arras, Maras, Cyrus, Bras, Buras, Caras

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Where is the Tyras family from?

You can see how Tyras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tyras families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tyras family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyras's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tyras families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Tyras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyras 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Tyras. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tyras. For the veterans among your Tyras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tyras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tyras in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyras 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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