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Tig Family History

Tig Surname 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: Teig, Tiu, Vig, Tag, Tio, Tix, Ting, Tin, Tim, Big

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Where is the Tig family from?

You can see how Tig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tig families living in Mississippi. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tig's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Tig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Tig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tig 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Tig. For the veterans among your Tig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Tig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tig in 1967 was 70, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tig 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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