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Tegardner Family History

Tegardner 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: Gardner, Tegarden, Garner, Lardner, Gardener, Hinegardner, Gartner

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Where is the Tegardner family from?

You can see how Tegardner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegardner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tegardner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tegardner family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Tegardner's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Tegardner families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Tegardner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegardner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tegardner. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tegardner. For the veterans among your Tegardner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegardner lifespan?

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