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Tigon Family History

Tigon 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: Ligon, Tison, Timon, Simon, Tino, Rigdon, Aiton, Pigeon, Tito, Picon

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Where is the Tigon family from?

You can see how Tigon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tigon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Tigon families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigon's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tigon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigon 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 101 census records available for the last name Tigon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tigon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tigon. For the veterans among your Tigon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigon lifespan?

Average Tigon life expectancy in 1997 was 61 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 Tigon 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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