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Tyser Family History

Tyser Surname Meaning

see Tisser.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tyser family from?

You can see how Tyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Tyser families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tyser's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyser families in 1891.
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What did your Tyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyser. 80% of Tyser men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tyser women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyser were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Tyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyser 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Tyser. 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 386 military records available for the last name Tyser. For the veterans among your Tyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyser lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tyser in 1964 was 82, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyser 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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