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Tylen Family History

Tylen 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: Tyler, Nylen, Hylen, Tolen, Allen, Nolen, Oyler, Toles, Hyden, Ellen

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Where is the Tylen family from?

You can see how Tylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tylen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tylen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Tylen families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tylen's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Tylen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tylen 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 Tylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tylen. 72% of Tylen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Tylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Tylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tylen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Tylen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tylen. For the veterans among your Tylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tylen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Tylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tylen in 1967 was 86, and 64 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tylen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tylen 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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