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Tisza Family History

Tisza 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: Kasza, Issa, Testa, Giza, Siska, Pisa, Miska, Tasca, Tusa, Misra

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Where is the Tisza family from?

You can see how Tisza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tisza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tisza families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Tisza families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tisza's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tisza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tisza 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 Tisza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tisza. 100% of Tisza 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
    100%

What Tisza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Tisza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tisza 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Tisza. 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 167 military records available for the last name Tisza. For the veterans among your Tisza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tisza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tisza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tisza in 1965 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tisza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tisza 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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