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Tygesson Family History

Tygesson 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: Tesson, Engelson, Tessin, Ingerson, Teston, Lageson, Tyson, Presson

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tygesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygesson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tygesson. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Tygesson. For the veterans among your Tygesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygesson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Tygesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Tygesson in 1963 was 75, and 31 in 1998.

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