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Tigges Family History

Tigges Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Tiegs.

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


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Where is the Tigges family from?

You can see how Tigges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tigges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tigges families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Tigges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tigges families in 1891.
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What did your Tigges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tigges. 42% of Tigges men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tigges women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tigges were Machine Operator and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tigges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigges 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Tigges. 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 625 military records available for the last name Tigges. For the veterans among your Tigges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigges lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tigges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tigges in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigges 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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