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Tefkin Family History

Tefkin 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: Temkin, Elkin, Belkin, Henkin, Tessin, Tevlin, Meskin, Rifkin, Heskin

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Where is the Tefkin family from?

You can see how Tefkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tefkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tefkin family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tefkin's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tefkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tefkin 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 24 census records available for the last name Tefkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tefkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tefkin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tefkin. For the veterans among your Tefkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tefkin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Tefkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tefkin in 1982 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tefkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tefkin 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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