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Tecklenberg Family History

Tecklenberg 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: Tecklenburg, Mecklenburg, Tinklenberg, Ellenberg, Steckelberg

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Where is the Tecklenberg family from?

You can see how Tecklenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tecklenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tecklenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tecklenberg families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tecklenberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Tecklenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tecklenberg 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 Tecklenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tecklenberg. 50% of Tecklenberg men worked as a Farming and 100% of Tecklenberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tecklenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Tecklenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tecklenberg 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tecklenberg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tecklenberg. For the veterans among your Tecklenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tecklenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tecklenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tecklenberg in 1965 was 82, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tecklenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tecklenberg 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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