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Tigay Family History

Tigay 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: Gay, Tilly, Higa, Tiger, Nigam, Tighe, Tian, Tebay, Viray, Tay

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Where is the Tigay family from?

You can see how Tigay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tigay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tigay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tigay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigay 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 53 census records available for the last name Tigay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tigay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tigay. For the veterans among your Tigay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tigay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tigay in 1972 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tigay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigay 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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