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Tishon Family History

Tishon 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: Tison, Wishon, Dishon, Bishop, Liston, Pichon, Sison, Bisson, Tipton

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Where is the Tishon family from?

You can see how Tishon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tishon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tishon families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Tishon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Tishon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tishon 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 50 census records available for the last name Tishon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tishon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tishon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tishon. For the veterans among your Tishon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tishon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tishon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tishon in 1968 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tishon 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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