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Tyghe Family History

Tyghe 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: Tighe, Tache, Tyne, Tye, Tegge, Wyche, Hyche, Dyche, Tagge, Wythe

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Where is the Tyghe family from?

You can see how Tyghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyghe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyghe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tyghe family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyghe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tyghe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyghe 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 Tyghe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tyghe. 100% of Tyghe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Tyghe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tyghe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Tyghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyghe 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Tyghe. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tyghe. For the veterans among your Tyghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyghe lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Tyghe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tyghe in 1977 was 62, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyghe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyghe 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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