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Tigert Family History

Tigert Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Dygert a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Tygart, Tyger, Tagert, Tiger, Dygert, Hagert, Biegert, Wikert

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Where is the Tigert family from?

You can see how Tigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Tigert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tigert families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tigert. 35% of Tigert men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Tigert women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tigert were Operator and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigert 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Tigert. 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 801 military records available for the last name Tigert. For the veterans among your Tigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tigert in 1962 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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