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Origins of the Tye surname

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We have a total number of 20019 records for people with the last name Tye.

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Where do most Tyes live?

In 1921, most Tyes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Tyes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 17,900 records for the Tye surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Tyes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Tye first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Tyes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Tyes in 1921
Dressmaker

72

General Servant Domestic

48

Domestic Servant

43

Laundress

40

Charwoman

36

Common Male occupations for Tyes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

123

General Labourer

85

Farm Labourer

72

Carpenter

51

Bricklayer

46

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