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Tysor Family History

Tysor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Theuser a variant of Deuser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tysor family from?

You can see how Tysor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tysor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tysor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Tysor families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tysor's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tysor families in 1911.
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What did your Tysor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tysor. 30% of Tysor men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tysor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tysor were Manager and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Tysor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tysor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tysor 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tysor. 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 353 military records available for the last name Tysor. For the veterans among your Tysor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tysor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tysor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tysor in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tysor 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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