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Tyus Family History

Tyus Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Tyas from an ethnic name from Old French tieis ‘German’; or alternatively of German Thias from a short form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew ).

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


Similar surnames: Thun, Tye, Brus, Prus, Tyer, Syms, Titus, Rous, Cyrus, Kus

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Where is the Tyus family from?

You can see how Tyus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Tyus families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tyus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tyus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyus. 32% of Tyus men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Tyus women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyus were Operator and Laundress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    8%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laundress
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Tyus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tyus. For the veterans among your Tyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tyus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tyus in 1948 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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