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Tyrone Family History

Tyrone Surname Meaning

Irish: probably a habitational name from the county of Tyrone (Gaelic Tir Eoghain ‘land of Owen’) in Ulster.

It is not found as a surname in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Tyrone family from?

You can see how Tyrone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyrone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tyrone families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tyrone's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tyrone families in 1891.
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What did your Tyrone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyrone. 38% of Tyrone men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tyrone women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyrone were Farmer Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tyrone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrone 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 898 immigration records available for the last name Tyrone. 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 Tyrone. For the veterans among your Tyrone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrone lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tyrone in 1961 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyrone 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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