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Tyton Family History

Tyton 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: Tyson, Taton, Tuton, Yon, Lyon, Alton, Orton, Elton, Payton, Luton

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Where is the Tyton family from?

You can see how Tyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tyton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tyton families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tyton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyton 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 190 census records available for the last name Tyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tyton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tyton. For the veterans among your Tyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyton lifespan?

Average Tyton life expectancy in 1993 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyton 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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