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Tyla Family History

Tyla 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: Tyma, Tylka, Zyla, Tyra, Sala, Toll, Vila, Mula, Bala, Lala

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Where is the Tyla family from?

You can see how Tyla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tyla families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tyla families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tyla's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tyla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyla 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 183 census records available for the last name Tyla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyla 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tyla. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tyla. For the veterans among your Tyla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tyla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tyla in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyla 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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