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Tychsen Family History

Tychsen Name 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: Chen, Tache, Schoen, Eichen, Thoen, Then, Bichsel, Eschen, Achen

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Where is the Tychsen family from?

You can see how Tychsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tychsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tychsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Tychsen families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tychsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tychsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tychsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tychsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tychsen. 37% of Tychsen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mason
    19%
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What Tychsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Tychsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tychsen 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Tychsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 377 military records available for the last name Tychsen. For the veterans among your Tychsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tychsen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tychsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tychsen in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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