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Tigs Family History

Tigs 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: Tiegs, Tiggs, Tims, Lis, Biss, Ries, Timm, Tino, Hils, High

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Where is the Tigs family from?

You can see how Tigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tigs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tigs families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigs's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tigs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigs 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 82 census records available for the last name Tigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tigs. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tigs. For the veterans among your Tigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigs lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Tigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tigs in 1972 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigs 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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