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Tyman Family History

Tyman Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly from Middle English tei(e) ‘enclosure enclosed field’ + man ‘man’ denoting the holder of some kind of responsible position.

see Tymon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tyman family from?

You can see how Tyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Tyman families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tyman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyman families in 1891.
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What did your Tyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tyman. 34% of Tyman men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Tyman 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

  • Insurance Agent
    34%
  • Colliery Packer (below) Heavy Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyman 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Tyman. 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 502 military records available for the last name Tyman. For the veterans among your Tyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Tyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tyman in 1946 was 34, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyman 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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