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Tise Family History

Tise Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Theis or Theiss.

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


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Where is the Tise family from?

You can see how Tise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Tise families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tise's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tise families in 1911.
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What did your Tise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tise. 31% of Tise men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Tise women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tise were Carpenter and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tise 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tise. 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 908 military records available for the last name Tise. For the veterans among your Tise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tise lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tise in 1960 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tise 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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