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Tyen Family History

Tyen 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: Oyen, Then, Tyer, Tye, Ryen, Tien, Thyen, Yen, Yan, Tan

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Where is the Tyen family from?

You can see how Tyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tyen families living in Florida. This was about 63% of all the recorded Tyen's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Tyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyen 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 144 census records available for the last name Tyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Tyen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tyen. For the veterans among your Tyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyen

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