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Tyahun Family History

Tyahun 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: Thun, Trahan, Teahan, Tahan, Yahn, Yaun, Yan, Tan, Yun, Hyun

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Where is the Tyahun family from?

You can see how Tyahun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyahun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tyahun family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyahun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tyahun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyahun 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 6 census records available for the last name Tyahun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyahun 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tyahun. 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 military records available for the last name Tyahun. For the veterans among your Tyahun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyahun lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Tyahun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tyahun in 1975 was 84, and 88 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyahun 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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