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Tecla Family History

Tecla 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: Tella, Recla, Stella, Vela, Tell, Perla, Pella, Testa, Sella, Rella

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Where is the Tecla family from?

You can see how Tecla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tecla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tecla families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tecla family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Tecla's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Tecla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tecla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Tecla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tecla 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tecla. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tecla. For the veterans among your Tecla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tecla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tecla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tecla in 1969 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tecla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tecla 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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