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Tisden Family History

Tisden 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: Tilden, Risden, Tisdel, Linden, Eisen, Iden, Nissen, Tippen, Wilden

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Where is the Tisden family from?

You can see how Tisden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tisden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tisden families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tisden's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Tisden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tisden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisden 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tisden. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tisden. For the veterans among your Tisden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisden lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Tisden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tisden in 1992 was 32, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisden 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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