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Tiegen Family History

Tiegen 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: Tingen, Tieken, Tegen, Siegel, Riegel, Lingen, Ringen, Tippen, Fiegel

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Where is the Tiegen family from?

You can see how Tiegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tiegen families living in Minnesota. This was about 82% of all the recorded Tiegen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tiegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tiegen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiegen. 82% of Tiegen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tiegen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tiegen were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Tiegen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Tiegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiegen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Tiegen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tiegen. For the veterans among your Tiegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiegen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tiegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tiegen in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiegen 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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