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Tisson Family History

Tisson 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: Bisson, Sisson, Tesson, Tison, Tilson, Tissot, Cisson, Nisson, Timson

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Where is the Tisson family from?

You can see how Tisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tisson families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tisson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tisson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisson 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 429 census records available for the last name Tisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisson 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Tisson. 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 73 military records available for the last name Tisson. For the veterans among your Tisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Tisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tisson in 1972 was 60, and 94 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisson 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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