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Tygum Family History

Tygum 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: Thum, Yum, Traum, Tyus, Eggum, Begum, Tyger, Gum, Bynum, Nycum

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Where is the Tygum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tygum 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 Tygum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tygum. 100% of Tygum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Tygum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tygum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tygum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tygum. For the veterans among your Tygum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tygum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Tygum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tygum in 1966 was 61, and 66 in 1996.

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