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Tegthof Family History

Tegthof 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: Tegethoff, Teston, Westhoff, Heithoff, Textor, Bertholf, Teuton

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Where is the Tegthof family from?

You can see how Tegthof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegthof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tegthof family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tegthof's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Tegthof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegthof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tegthof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tegthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegthof 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tegthof. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tegthof. For the veterans among your Tegthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegthof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Tegthof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tegthof in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegthof 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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