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Tebell Family History

Tebell Surname 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: Tewell, Debell, Ebell, Zebell, Bell, Isbell, Jewell, Gesell, Tell

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Where is the Tebell family from?

You can see how Tebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tebell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tebell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tebell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tebell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tebell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tebell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Tebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tebell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tebell. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tebell. For the veterans among your Tebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tebell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Tebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tebell in 1969 was 72, and 73 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tebell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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