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Tefler Family History

Tefler 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: Teller, Tesler, Lefler, Hefler, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Tefler family from?

You can see how Tefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tefler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tefler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tefler families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Tefler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tefler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tefler 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 168 census records available for the last name Tefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tefler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tefler. 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 Tefler. For the veterans among your Tefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tefler lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Tefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tefler in 1985 was 74, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tefler 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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