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Tjebkes Family History

Tjebkes 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: Jewkes, Terres, Debes, Berkes, Tebbe, Takes, Peebles, Eakes, Heikes

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Where is the Tjebkes family from?

You can see how Tjebkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjebkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjebkes family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjebkes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tjebkes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Tjebkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjebkes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tjebkes. 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 Tjebkes. For the veterans among your Tjebkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjebkes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Tjebkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tjebkes in 1975 was 87, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjebkes 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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