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Tengel Family History

Tengel 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: Engel, Mengel, Hengel, Bengel, Wengel, Rengel, Dengel, Stengel

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Where is the Tengel family from?

You can see how Tengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tengel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Tengel family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tengel's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Tengel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengel 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 256 census records available for the last name Tengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengel 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Tengel. 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 251 military records available for the last name Tengel. For the veterans among your Tengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Tengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tengel in 1957 was 53, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengel 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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