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Tetzlaw Family History

Tetzlaw 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: Tetzlaff, Tetlow, Outlaw, Tella, Tetz, Betzler, Tetley, Metzler

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Where is the Tetzlaw family from?

You can see how Tetzlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetzlaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tetzlaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetzlaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tetzlaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetzlaw 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 36 census records available for the last name Tetzlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetzlaw 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tetzlaw. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tetzlaw. For the veterans among your Tetzlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetzlaw lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Tetzlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tetzlaw in 1974 was 86, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetzlaw 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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