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Tygar Family History

Tygar 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: Tyger, Stygar, Tygart, Tatar, Ungar, Nagar, Sugar, Tyrer, Lugar

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Where is the Tygar family from?

You can see how Tygar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tygar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tygar families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tygar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tygar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygar 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 55 census records available for the last name Tygar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tygar. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tygar. For the veterans among your Tygar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Tygar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tygar in 1981 was 73, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tygar 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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