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Tehler Family History

Tehler 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: Teller, Fehler, Wehler, Mehler, Behler, Tesler, Dehler, Gehler

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Where is the Tehler family from?

You can see how Tehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tehler families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tehler's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tehler 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 84 census records available for the last name Tehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tehler 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Tehler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tehler. For the veterans among your Tehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tehler lifespan?

Average Tehler life expectancy in 1983 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tehler 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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