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Tichener Family History

Tichener Surname 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: Michener, Tichenor, Tickner, Richner, Mitchener, Eichner, Kitchener

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Where is the Tichener family from?

You can see how Tichener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tichener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tichener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tichener families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tichener's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tichener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tichener 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 Tichener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scrap Iron metal Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tichener. 100% of Tichener men worked as a Scrap Iron metal Dealer and 100% of Tichener women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Scrap Iron metal Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tichener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tichener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tichener 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Tichener. 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 102 military records available for the last name Tichener. For the veterans among your Tichener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tichener lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Tichener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tichener in 1973 was 78, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tichener 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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