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Tyo Family History

Tyo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Taillon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tyo family from?

You can see how Tyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Tyo families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tyo's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyo families in 1891.
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What did your Tyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyo. 24% of Tyo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Tyo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyo were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyo 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Tyo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tyo. For the veterans among your Tyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tyo in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyo 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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