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Tjernagel Family History

Tjernagel 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: Turnage, Reinagel, Engel, Mergel, Mengel, Krengel, Harnage, Hengel

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Where is the Tjernagel family from?

You can see how Tjernagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjernagel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Tjernagel families living in Iowa. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tjernagel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tjernagel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjernagel 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 Tjernagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tjernagel. 34% of Tjernagel 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Tjernagel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Tjernagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjernagel 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Tjernagel. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tjernagel. For the veterans among your Tjernagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjernagel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tjernagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tjernagel in 1969 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tjernagel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjernagel 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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