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Tjernell Family History

Tjernell 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: Kernell, Tennell, Thornell, Therrell, Terrell, Pernell, Jerrell

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Where is the Tjernell family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tjernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjernell 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Tjernell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tjernell. For the veterans among your Tjernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjernell lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Tjernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tjernell in 1983 was 67, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjernell 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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