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Tigler Family History

Tigler 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: Tiller, Timler, Tiger, Tingler, Sigler, Bigler, Gigler, Tisler

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Where is the Tigler family from?

You can see how Tigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tigler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tigler families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tigler's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Tigler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigler 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 Tigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tigler. 37% of Tigler men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Tigler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tigler were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Laundry Work
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Tigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigler 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Tigler. 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 143 military records available for the last name Tigler. For the veterans among your Tigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Tigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tigler in 1957 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigler 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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