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Tigett Family History

Tigett 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: Tigert, Tigrett, Liggett, Minett, Tiger, Trivett, Rivett, Kivett

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Where is the Tigett family from?

You can see how Tigett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tigett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tigett family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigett's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tigett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigett 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 93 census records available for the last name Tigett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tigett. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tigett. For the veterans among your Tigett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Tigett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tigett in 1956 was 52, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigett 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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