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Tyni Family History

Tyni 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: Tani, Tyne, Toni, Tong, Tang, Tan, Yi, Teng, Tone, Ni

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Where is the Tyni family from?

You can see how Tyni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tyni families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyni's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Tyni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyni 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 Tyni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tyni. 60% of Tyni men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Longshoreman
    40%

What Tyni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Tyni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyni 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Tyni. 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 37 military records available for the last name Tyni. For the veterans among your Tyni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyni lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tyni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tyni in 1968 was 70, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tyni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyni 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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