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Tigue Family History

Tigue Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): variant of Tighe.

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


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Where is the Tigue family from?

You can see how Tigue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tigue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Tigue families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tigue's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tigue families in 1891.
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What did your Tigue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tigue. 72% of Tigue women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tigue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigue 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Tigue. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tigue. For the veterans among your Tigue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigue lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tigue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tigue in 1957 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigue 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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