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Tefel Family History

Tefel 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: Tafel, Teufel, Teel, Wefel, Hefel, Peel, Tell, Edel, Redel, Nebel

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Where is the Tefel family from?

You can see how Tefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tefel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tefel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tefel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tefel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tefel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tefel 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 Tefel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jr Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tefel. 100% of Tefel men worked as a Jr Laborer.

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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

  • Jr Laborer
    100%

What Tefel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Tefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tefel 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Tefel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Tefel. For the veterans among your Tefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tefel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Tefel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tefel in 1966 was 81, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tefel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tefel 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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