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Tegland Family History

Tegland 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: Teigland, Hegland, Egland, Newland, Berland, Eland, Penland, Helland

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Where is the Tegland family from?

You can see how Tegland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tegland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tegland families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tegland's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Tegland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tegland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tegland. 48% of Tegland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Tegland women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tegland were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Tegland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Tegland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegland 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tegland. 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 223 military records available for the last name Tegland. For the veterans among your Tegland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tegland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tegland in 1967 was 40, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegland 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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