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Tyken Family History

Tyken 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: Ryken, Hyden, Ken, Toren, Dyke, Tyrer, Oyen, Thoen, Takes, Tyler

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Where is the Tyken family from?

You can see how Tyken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tyken families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyken's in USA. California had the highest population of Tyken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyken 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 41 census records available for the last name Tyken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyken 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Tyken. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tyken. For the veterans among your Tyken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Tyken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tyken in 1972 was 74, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyken 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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