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Tys Family History

Tys 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, Tyus, Stys, Rys, Nys, Ty, Tays, Tyo, Yu, Kos

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Where is the Tys family from?

You can see how Tys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tys families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Tys families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tys's in USA. California had the highest population of Tys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tys. 50% of Tys men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tys women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Plumber
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Tys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tys 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Tys. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tys. For the veterans among your Tys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tys in 1961 was 75, and 59 in 2004.

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