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Techel Family History

Techel 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: Bechel, Rechel, Becher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Michel, Seckel

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Where is the Techel family from?

You can see how Techel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Techel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Techel families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Techel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Techel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Techel 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 Techel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Techel. 50% of Techel 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Techel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Techel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Techel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Techel. 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 234 military records available for the last name Techel. For the veterans among your Techel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Techel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Techel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Techel in 1966 was 56, and 52 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Techel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Techel 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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