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Tynion Family History

Tynion 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: Eynon, Pinion, Tyson, Tynan, Tandon, Onion, Gunion, Tunison, Canion

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Where is the Tynion family from?

You can see how Tynion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tynion families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tynion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tynion families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tynion ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tynion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Tynion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynion 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tynion. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tynion. For the veterans among your Tynion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynion lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Tynion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tynion in 1973 was 80, and 57 in 2004.

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