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Tis Family History

Tis 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: Lis, Mis, Tiu, Ris, Tiso, Vis, Tio, Eis, Tix, Sis

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Where is the Tis family from?

You can see how Tis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tis families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tis 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 Tis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tis 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Tis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Tis. For the veterans among your Tis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Tis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tis in 1965 was 75, and 56 in 1999.

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