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Tykson Family History

Tykson 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: Tyson, Teson, Dyson, Tesson, Tison, Lyson, Hyson, Towson, Tomson

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Where is the Tykson family from?

You can see how Tykson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tykson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tykson families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Tykson families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tykson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tykson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tykson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tykson 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 Tykson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tykson. For the veterans among your Tykson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tykson lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Tykson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tykson in 1985 was 83, and 44 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tykson 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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