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Thygson Family History

Thygson 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: Tyson, Thygesen, Thorson, Hyson, Thyssen, Hynson, Thueson, Thomson

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There are 30 census records available for the last name Thygson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thygson 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

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

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Average Thygson life expectancy in 2000 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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