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Tysdale Family History

Tysdale 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: Tisdale, Tysdal, Teesdale, Drysdale, Twisdale, Teasdale, Tyndall

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Where is the Tysdale family from?

You can see how Tysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tysdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tysdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tysdale families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tysdale's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Tysdale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tysdale 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 Tysdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tysdale. 100% of Tysdale men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tysdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Tysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tysdale 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Tysdale. 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 Tysdale. For the veterans among your Tysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tysdale lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Tysdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tysdale in 1955 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tysdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tysdale 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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