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Tegerson Family History

Tegerson 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: Segerson, Peterson, Reierson, Ingerson, Stenerson, Enerson, Severson

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Where is the Tegerson family from?

You can see how Tegerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegerson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tegerson families living in Oklahoma. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tegerson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Tegerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegerson 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 58 census records available for the last name Tegerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegerson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tegerson. 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 Tegerson. For the veterans among your Tegerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegerson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Tegerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tegerson in 1972 was 80, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegerson 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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