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Tysz Family History

Tysz 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: Tsu, Toso, Tash, Tetz, Tesh, Tyer, Tyne, Tosh, Test, Tush

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Where is the Tysz family from?

You can see how Tysz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tysz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tysz family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tysz's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Tysz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tysz 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 Tysz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tysz. 60% of Tysz 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
    60%
  • Laborer Gardner
    40%

What Tysz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Tysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tysz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tysz. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tysz. For the veterans among your Tysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tysz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tysz in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tysz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tysz 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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