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Tygart Family History

Tygart Surname Meaning

Variant of Dygert a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Tygart family from?

You can see how Tygart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tygart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tygart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tygart families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tygart's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tygart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygart 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 Tygart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tygart. 30% of Tygart 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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Tygart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tygart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygart 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tygart. 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 692 military records available for the last name Tygart. For the veterans among your Tygart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygart lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tygart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tygart in 1955 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tygart 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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