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Teglas Family History

Teglas 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: Tella, Bellas, Glas, Regas, Mellas, Vegas, Kellas, Telles, Heglar

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Where is the Teglas family from?

You can see how Teglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teglas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teglas family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Teglas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Teglas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teglas 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 Teglas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teglas. 100% of Teglas men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Teglas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Teglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teglas 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Teglas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Teglas. For the veterans among your Teglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teglas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Teglas in 1964 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teglas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teglas 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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