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Tygeson Family History

Tygeson Name 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: Lageson, Tyson, Teson, Thygesen, Thueson, Torgeson, Tronson, Pigeon

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Where is the Tygeson family from?

You can see how Tygeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tygeson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tygeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tygeson families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tygeson's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tygeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tygeson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tygeson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Tygeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygeson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tygeson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tygeson. For the veterans among your Tygeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygeson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Tygeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tygeson in 1968 was 66, and 85 in 1996.

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