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Tiggs Family History

Tiggs Surname Meaning

English: apparently a variant of Tigg itself a variant of Tagg.

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


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Where is the Tiggs family from?

You can see how Tiggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tiggs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Tiggs families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tiggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tiggs families in 1891.
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What did your Tiggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiggs. 38% of Tiggs men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tiggs women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tiggs were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tiggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiggs 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tiggs. 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 282 military records available for the last name Tiggs. For the veterans among your Tiggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiggs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tiggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tiggs in 1956 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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