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Tischendorf Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Tischendorf in Thuringia or possibly from any of various places called Teschendorf for example in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Teschendorf, Schoendorf, Ohlendorf, Hilgendorf, Westendorf, Wendorf

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Where is the Tischendorf family from?

You can see how Tischendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tischendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tischendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Tischendorf families living in Kentucky. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tischendorf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tischendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tischendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tischendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tischendorf. 72% of Tischendorf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tischendorf women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tischendorf were Laborer and Operator Elevator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Operator Elevator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Tischendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tischendorf 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Tischendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Tischendorf. For the veterans among your Tischendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tischendorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Tischendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tischendorf in 1955 was 53, and 76 in 2003.

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