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Tynor Family History

Tynor Name 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: Tysor, Taynor, Tyner, Thor, Taylor, Tabor, Gaynor, Tino, Tyrer, Tano

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Where is the Tynor family from?

You can see how Tynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Tynor families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Tynor's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tynor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tynor ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tynor ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Tynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tynor. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tynor. For the veterans among your Tynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynor lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1980, in the United States, Tynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tynor in 1947 was 42, and 83 in 1980.

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