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Tishaw Family History

Tishaw 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: Dishaw, Shaw, Deshaw, Hoshaw, Isham, Upshaw, Ishak, Thaw, Bashaw

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Where is the Tishaw family from?

You can see how Tishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tishaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tishaw families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tishaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tishaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tishaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tishaw 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 90 census records available for the last name Tishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tishaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tishaw. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tishaw. For the veterans among your Tishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tishaw lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tishaw in 1944 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tishaw 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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