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Teufel Family History

Teufel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for an intrepid or aggressive person from Middle High German tiufel tiuvel tievel ‘devil’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teufel family from?

You can see how Teufel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teufel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teufel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Teufel family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teufel's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Teufel families in 1891.
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What did your Teufel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teufel. 15% of Teufel men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Teufel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teufel were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teufel. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Teufel. For the veterans among your Teufel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teufel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Teufel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teufel in 1954 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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