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Tyrell Family History

Tyrell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Tyrrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tyrell family from?

You can see how Tyrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 123 Tyrell families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Tyrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tyrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyrell 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 Tyrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tyrell. 44% of Tyrell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Tyrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyrell were Colliery Hewer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    44%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Tyrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Tyrell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Tyrell. For the veterans among your Tyrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tyrell in 1951 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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