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Tyrka Family History

Tyrka 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: Tylka, Tarka, Tyska, Tyra, Turk, Tyrer, Berka, Sarka, Terra, Turko

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Where is the Tyrka family from?

You can see how Tyrka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyrka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tyrka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tyrka family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tyrka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Tyrka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyrka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyrka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Tyrka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyrka 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tyrka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Tyrka. For the veterans among your Tyrka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyrka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tyrka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tyrka in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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