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Tyse Family History

Tyse 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: Tyne, Tye, Tyre, Tise, Wyse, Tse, Rye, Rose, Hyde, Hase

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Where is the Tyse family from?

You can see how Tyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tyse family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyse's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Tyse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tyse. 100% of Tyse women worked as an Attendant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Tyse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Tyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyse 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Tyse. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tyse. For the veterans among your Tyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Tyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tyse in 1968 was 82, and 18 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyse 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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