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Tyma Family History

Tyma Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Tyma a derivative of Tymoteusz Polish form of Greek Timotheos (see Timothy).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tyma family from?

You can see how Tyma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tyma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Tyma families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tyma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tyma families in 1920.
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What did your Tyma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyma. 23% of Tyma men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tyma women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyma were Labor and Operator.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Tyma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Tyma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyma 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Tyma. 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 186 military records available for the last name Tyma. For the veterans among your Tyma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyma lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tyma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tyma in 1958 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyma 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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