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Tyge Family History

Tyge 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: Tyne, Tye, Tyger, Tyre, Rye, Loge, Hyde, Lage, Lye, Kage

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Where is the Tyge family from?

You can see how Tyge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tyge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tyge families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tyge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyge 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 Tyge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tyge. 100% of Tyge 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Tyge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyge 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tyge. 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 40 military records available for the last name Tyge. For the veterans among your Tyge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tyge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tyge in 1966 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyge 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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