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Tigas Family History

Tigas 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: Ligas, Rigas, Tiggs, Vilas, Minas, Livas, Biggs, Milas, Sias, Silas

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Where is the Tigas family from?

You can see how Tigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tigas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tigas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigas 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 67 census records available for the last name Tigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tigas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tigas. For the veterans among your Tigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigas lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Tigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tigas in 1996 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigas 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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