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Tihen Family History

Tihen 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: Then, Tien, Chen, Shen, Wien, Bien, Lien, Eisen, Toren, Thun

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Where is the Tihen family from?

You can see how Tihen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tihen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tihen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Tihen families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Tihen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tihen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tihen 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 236 census records available for the last name Tihen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tihen 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 Tihen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tihen. For the veterans among your Tihen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tihen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tihen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tihen in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tihen 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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