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Tijan Family History

Tijan 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: Tian, Tan, Trojan, Titman, Qian, Lian, Dinan, Tiano, Milan, Taran

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Where is the Tijan family from?

You can see how Tijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tijan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tijan family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tijan's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Tijan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tijan 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 Tijan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tijan. 100% of Tijan men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tijan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Tijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tijan 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tijan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tijan. For the veterans among your Tijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tijan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tijan in 1965 was 86, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tijan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tijan 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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