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Tyska Family History

Tyska Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Tyszka.

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


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Where is the Tyska family from?

You can see how Tyska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tyska families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Tyska's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tyska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyska 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 Tyska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyska. 43% of Tyska men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tyska women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyska were Stevedore and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Stevedore
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tyska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Tyska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyska 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Tyska. 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 215 military records available for the last name Tyska. For the veterans among your Tyska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tyska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tyska in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyska 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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