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Tegl Family History

Tegl 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: Tell, Teal, Teel, Bell, Beal, Real, Peel, Toll, Teng, Fell

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Where is the Tegl family from?

You can see how Tegl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tegl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tegl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tegl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tegl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegl 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Tegl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tegl. For the veterans among your Tegl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegl lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Tegl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tegl in 1978 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegl 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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