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Typher Family History

Typher 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: Sypher, Cypher, Tipper, Tyrer, Tapper, Tupper, Tyler, Tyer, Tepper

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Where is the Typher family from?

You can see how Typher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Typher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Typher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Typher families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Typher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Typher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Typher 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 164 census records available for the last name Typher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Typher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Typher. 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 22 military records available for the last name Typher. For the veterans among your Typher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Typher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Typher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Typher in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Typher 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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