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Tigen Family History

Tigen 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: Tiger, Stigen, Teigen, Eigen, Tingen, Tegen, Wigen, Vigen, Tien

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Where is the Tigen family from?

You can see how Tigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tigen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tigen families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tigen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tigen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigen 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 Tigen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tigen. 100% of Tigen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Tigen women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Tigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigen 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 Tigen. 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 Tigen. For the veterans among your Tigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Tigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tigen in 1975 was 69, and 69 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tigen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigen 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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