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Thykeson Family History

Thykeson 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: Thygesen, Thoreson, Thueson, Tyson, Teson, Thompson, Torkelson

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Where is the Thykeson family from?

You can see how Thykeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thykeson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Thykeson families living in Minnesota. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thykeson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thykeson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thykeson 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 Thykeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thykeson. 50% of Thykeson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thykeson women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Thykeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Thykeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thykeson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thykeson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Thykeson. For the veterans among your Thykeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thykeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thykeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Thykeson in 1963 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thykeson 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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