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Tiefau Family History

Tiefau 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: Mierau, Vieau, Lienau, Liebau, Tieu, Tieman, Kiefer, Titman, Pfau

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Where is the Tiefau family from?

You can see how Tiefau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiefau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tiefau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiefau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tiefau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiefau 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 5 census records available for the last name Tiefau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiefau 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tiefau. 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 military records available for the last name Tiefau. For the veterans among your Tiefau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiefau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Tiefau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tiefau in 1974 was 87, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiefau 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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