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Tiggins Family History

Tiggins 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: Biggins, Higgins, Siggins, Liggins, Riggins, Kiggins, Miggins

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Where is the Tiggins family from?

You can see how Tiggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiggins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tiggins families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiggins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tiggins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiggins 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 Tiggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tiggins. 100% of Tiggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tiggins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Tiggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiggins 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tiggins. 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 Tiggins. For the veterans among your Tiggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiggins lifespan?

Average Tiggins life expectancy in 1996 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiggins 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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