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Tiefert Family History

Tiefert 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: Siefert, Kiefer, Wilfert, Liefer, Hiebert, Eifert, Siebert, Niedert

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Where is the Tiefert family from?

You can see how Tiefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiefert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tiefert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tiefert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tiefert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiefert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tiefert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Tiefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiefert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tiefert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tiefert. For the veterans among your Tiefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiefert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tiefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tiefert in 1965 was 91, and 51 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiefert 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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