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Types Family History

Types 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: Hypes, Tynes, Toles, Mynes, Tyrer, Topel, Takes, Tyler, Sykes, Papes

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Where is the Types family from?

You can see how Types families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Types family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Types families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Types families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Types's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Types families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Types 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 405 census records available for the last name Types. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Types 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Types. 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 38 military records available for the last name Types. For the veterans among your Types ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Types lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1988, in the United States, Types life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Types in 1951 was 21, and 72 in 1988.

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