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Tjepkes Family History

Tjepkes 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, Toepke, Teeples, Terres, Berkes, Takes, Eakes, Toepfer

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Where is the Tjepkes family from?

You can see how Tjepkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjepkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjepkes family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tjepkes's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Tjepkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjepkes 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 Tjepkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tjepkes. 42% of Tjepkes 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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    42%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Tjepkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Tjepkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjepkes 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 Tjepkes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tjepkes. For the veterans among your Tjepkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjepkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tjepkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tjepkes in 1968 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjepkes 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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