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Tyo Family History

Tyo Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Taillon .

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


Similar surnames: Tiso, Tur, Tron, Troy, Toro, Ayo, Tao, Tio, Toh, Cho

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Where is the Tyo family from?

You can see how Tyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyo families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 132 Tyo families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Tyo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tyo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Tyo. 41% of Tyo men worked as a Labourer and 25% of Tyo women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyo were Carter and Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    41%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyo 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Tyo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tyo. For the veterans among your Tyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tyo in 1944 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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