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Tigues Family History

Tigues 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: Tigges, Migues, Tigue, Vignes, Digges, Tiger, Titus, Tighe, Tilles

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Where is the Tigues family from?

You can see how Tigues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigues family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tigues families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Tigues's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tigues families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Tigues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigues 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tigues. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tigues. For the veterans among your Tigues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigues lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Tigues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tigues in 1975 was 85, and 33 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigues 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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