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Tegelaar Family History

Tegelaar 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, Tazelaar, Egeland, Ter Haar, Gelhar, Thielbar, Wagenaar

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Where is the Tegelaar family from?

You can see how Tegelaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegelaar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Tegelaar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tegelaar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tegelaar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegelaar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tegelaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Tegelaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegelaar 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Tegelaar. 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 Tegelaar. For the veterans among your Tegelaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegelaar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Tegelaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tegelaar in 1968 was 67, and 67 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegelaar 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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