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Tytler Family History

Tytler Surname Meaning

from Middle English titiller titler tuteler ‘telltale gossip’. Compare Tittle.

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


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Where is the Tytler family from?

You can see how Tytler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tytler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tytler families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Tytler families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tytler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tytler families in 1891.
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What did your Tytler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tytler. 88% of Tytler 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tytler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tytler 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Tytler. 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 399 military records available for the last name Tytler. For the veterans among your Tytler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tytler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tytler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tytler in 1959 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tytler 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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