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Tysk Family History

Tysk 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: Zysk, Tyska, Turk, Tack, Tsu, Tock, Tak, Tulk, Ask, Toso

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Where is the Tysk family from?

You can see how Tysk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tysk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tysk families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tysk's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tysk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tysk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Tysk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tysk 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Tysk. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tysk. For the veterans among your Tysk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tysk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tysk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tysk in 1973 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tysk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tysk 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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