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Tigert Family History

Tigert Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Dygert a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tigert family from?

You can see how Tigert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tigert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Tigert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tigert families in 1911.
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What did your Tigert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tigert. 100% of Tigert men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tigert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigert 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Tigert. 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 801 military records available for the last name Tigert. For the veterans among your Tigert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tigert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tigert in 1962 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigert 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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