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Tysver Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Tysvær: habitational name from the farm name Tysvær in Rogaland a compound of the Old Norse personal name Teitr + variant of Old Norse fjǫrthr ‘fjord’.

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


Similar surnames: Tyrer, Pysher, Tasker, Oyster, Tesmer, Dover, Thaler, Ryser, Trover

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Where is the Tysver family from?

You can see how Tysver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tysver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tysver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tysver families living in North Dakota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tysver's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Tysver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tysver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tysver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tysver. 48% of Tysver men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Farm Lab
    15%
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What Tysver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Tysver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tysver 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tysver. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Tysver. For the veterans among your Tysver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tysver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tysver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tysver in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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