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Tielke Family History

Tielke 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: Bielke, Mielke, Toelke, Thielke, Zielke, Miele, Belke, Hilke, Oelke

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Where is the Tielke family from?

You can see how Tielke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tielke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tielke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Tielke families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tielke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tielke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tielke 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 Tielke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tielke. 47% of Tielke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Deliveryman
    16%

What Tielke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Tielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tielke 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Tielke. 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 126 military records available for the last name Tielke. For the veterans among your Tielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tielke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tielke in 1956 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tielke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tielke 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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