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Tyng Family History

Tyng 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: Tong, Tang, Teng, Tyne, Lyng, Ting, Tung, Thyng, Wang, Song

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Where is the Tyng family from?

You can see how Tyng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyng family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tyng families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tyng's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tyng families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyng 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 Tyng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cattle Buyer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyng. 100% of Tyng men worked as a Cattle Buyer and 60% of Tyng women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Cattle Buyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Tyng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Tyng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyng 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Tyng. 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 224 military records available for the last name Tyng. For the veterans among your Tyng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyng lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tyng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tyng in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyng 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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