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Tegtman Family History

Tegtman 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: Titman, Hetman, Reitman, Hegeman, Westman, Tatman, Hegman, Trentman

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Where is the Tegtman family from?

You can see how Tegtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegtman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tegtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tegtman families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tegtman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tegtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegtman 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 Tegtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tegtman. 30% of Tegtman men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Tegtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Tegtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegtman 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Tegtman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Tegtman. For the veterans among your Tegtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegtman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tegtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tegtman in 1960 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tegtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegtman 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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