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Tisa Family History

Tisa 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: Pisa, Tusa, Tiso, Isa, Lisa, Zisa, Tise, Tish, Basa, Taira

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Where is the Tisa family from?

You can see how Tisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tisa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Tisa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tisa. 60% of Tisa men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Persser
    40%

What Tisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Tisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisa 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Tisa. 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 82 military records available for the last name Tisa. For the veterans among your Tisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tisa in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisa 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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