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Tschirgi Family History

Tschirgi 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: Schiro, Schiavi, Schibi, Schirm, Tschida, Shirai, Schirra, Schira

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Where is the Tschirgi family from?

You can see how Tschirgi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschirgi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tschirgi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Tschirgi families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschirgi's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tschirgi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschirgi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tschirgi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tschirgi. 22% of Tschirgi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Tschirgi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Tschirgi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschirgi 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tschirgi. 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 370 military records available for the last name Tschirgi. For the veterans among your Tschirgi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschirgi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tschirgi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tschirgi in 1957 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschirgi 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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