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Tignon Family History

Tignon 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: Mignon, Tinnon, Tignor, Tiano, Ligon, Tino, Rigdon, Pigeon, Grignon

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Where is the Tignon family from?

You can see how Tignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tignon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tignon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tignon families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tignon's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Tignon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tignon 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 61 census records available for the last name Tignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tignon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tignon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tignon. For the veterans among your Tignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tignon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Tignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tignon in 1973 was 24, and 105 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tignon 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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