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Tegethoff Family History

Tegethoff Surname Meaning

North German: from Middle Low German teget teigent ‘tithe’ (tax) + hof ‘farmstead manor farm’

hence a habitational name from a farmstead where tithes were collected.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tegethoff family from?

You can see how Tegethoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegethoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tegethoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Tegethoff families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tegethoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tegethoff families in 1880.
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What did your Tegethoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tegethoff. 48% of Tegethoff men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Tegethoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tegethoff were Farm Operator and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tegethoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegethoff 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Tegethoff. 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 450 military records available for the last name Tegethoff. For the veterans among your Tegethoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegethoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tegethoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tegethoff in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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