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Tigrett Family History

Tigrett Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Tigrett family from?

You can see how Tigrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigrett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tigrett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Tigrett families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigrett's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tigrett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigrett 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 Tigrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tigrett. 72% of Tigrett 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Tigrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigrett 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Tigrett. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tigrett. For the veterans among your Tigrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigrett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tigrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tigrett in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigrett 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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