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Tefner Family History

Tefner 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: Tenner, Tener, Hefner, Berner, Turner, Jenner, Tanner, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Tefner family from?

You can see how Tefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tefner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tefner families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tefner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Tefner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tefner 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 36 census records available for the last name Tefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tefner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tefner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tefner. For the veterans among your Tefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tefner lifespan?

Average Tefner life expectancy in 1981 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tefner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tefner 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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