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Tecumseh Family History

Tecumseh 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: Teutsch, Lecuyer, Deutsch, Tesser, Reusser, Decoursey, Tussey

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Where is the Tecumseh family from?

You can see how Tecumseh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tecumseh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tecumseh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tecumseh families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tecumseh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tecumseh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tecumseh 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 719 census records available for the last name Tecumseh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tecumseh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tecumseh. 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 128 military records available for the last name Tecumseh. For the veterans among your Tecumseh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tecumseh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tecumseh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tecumseh in 1966 was 70, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tecumseh 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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