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Tegeder Family History

Tegeder 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: Tegeler, Treder, Reeder, Tedder, Degeer, Veeder, Degener, Wegener

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Where is the Tegeder family from?

You can see how Tegeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegeder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tegeder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Tegeder families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tegeder's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tegeder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegeder 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 Tegeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tegeder. 34% of Tegeder men worked as a Painter and 50% of Tegeder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tegeder were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Tegeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Tegeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegeder 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Tegeder. 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 110 military records available for the last name Tegeder. For the veterans among your Tegeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegeder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tegeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tegeder in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegeder 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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