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Tish Family History

Tish Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Tisch.

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


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Where is the Tish family from?

You can see how Tish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Tish families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tish families in 1891.
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What did your Tish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tish. 100% of Tish men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 87% of Tish 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tish 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Tish. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tish. For the veterans among your Tish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tish in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tish 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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