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Tyker Family History

Tyker 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: Tyrer, Tyler, Tyer, Ryker, Tyger, Byker, Kyker, Tyner, Baker, Asker

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Where is the Tyker family from?

You can see how Tyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tyker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tyker family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tyker's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tyker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyker 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 Tyker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tyker. 100% of Tyker 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tyker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Tyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyker 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Tyker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tyker. For the veterans among your Tyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyker lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Tyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tyker in 1983 was 69, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyker 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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