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Tygert Family History

Tygert 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: Dygert, Tagert, Tyger, Tygart, Tigert, Egert, Tyrer, Tyler, Tiger

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Where is the Tygert family from?

You can see how Tygert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tygert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tygert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Tygert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tygert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tygert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygert 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 Tygert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tygert. 50% of Tygert men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Tygert women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tygert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tygert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygert 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tygert. 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 133 military records available for the last name Tygert. For the veterans among your Tygert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tygert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tygert in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tygert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tygert 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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