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Thygerson Family History

Thygerson 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: Thygesen, Thomerson, Torgerson, Holgerson, Ingerson, Herson, Ryerson

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Where is the Thygerson family from?

You can see how Thygerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thygerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thygerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Thygerson families living in Utah. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thygerson's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Thygerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thygerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thygerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thygerson. 100% of Thygerson men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

What Thygerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Thygerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thygerson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Thygerson. 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 50 military records available for the last name Thygerson. For the veterans among your Thygerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thygerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thygerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thygerson in 1963 was 79, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thygerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thygerson 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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