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Tigson Family History

Tigson 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: Tison, Tilson, Higson, Timson, Tinson, Sibson, Lipson, Ligon, Rigdon

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Where is the Tigson family from?

You can see how Tigson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tigson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tigson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tigson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigson 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 31 census records available for the last name Tigson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tigson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tigson. For the veterans among your Tigson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Tigson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tigson in 1980 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigson 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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