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Thyson Family History

Thyson 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, Hyson, Thon, Bryson, Ohlson, Boyson, Teson, Thron, Hymon

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Where is the Thyson family from?

You can see how Thyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Thyson families living in East Lothian. This was about 78% of all the recorded Thyson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Thyson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thyson 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 Thyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thyson. 34% of Thyson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Thyson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Thyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Thyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyson 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Thyson. 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 148 military records available for the last name Thyson. For the veterans among your Thyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thyson in 1965 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thyson 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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