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Tiet Family History

Tiet Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Tiết): from the Chinese surname 薛 see Xue. In some cases possibly also Dutch or North German: from a pet form of the personal name Diederik (see Dederick) or Dietrich.

The surname Tiet is rare in the Netherlands and very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tiet family from?

You can see how Tiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tiet families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tiet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tiet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiet 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 Tiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tiet. 50% of Tiet men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tiet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Tiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiet 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Tiet. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tiet. For the veterans among your Tiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiet lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Tiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tiet in 1987 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiet 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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