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Tyz Family History

Tyz 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: Tye, Ty, Tyo, Yu, Tan, Yi, Rye, To, Tao, Lye

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Where is the Tyz family from?

You can see how Tyz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tyz family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tyz's in USA. California had the highest population of Tyz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tyz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Tyz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyz 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tyz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tyz. For the veterans among your Tyz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tyz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tyz in 1962 was 41, and 81 in 2002.

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