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Tygerson Family History

Tygerson 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: Ingerson, Ryerson, Segerson, Syverson, Fogerson, Rogerson, Rynerson

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Where is the Tygerson family from?

You can see how Tygerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tygerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tygerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tygerson families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tygerson's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Tygerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygerson 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 138 census records available for the last name Tygerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygerson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tygerson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tygerson. For the veterans among your Tygerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygerson lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Tygerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tygerson in 1981 was 90, and 51 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tygerson 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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