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Tegges Family History

Tegges 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: Tigges, Tegge, Egger, Terres, Hegge, Eggen, Verges, Digges, Menges

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Where is the Tegges family from?

You can see how Tegges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tegges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tegges families living in Maryland. This was about 58% of all the recorded Tegges's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tegges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Tegges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegges 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tegges. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tegges. For the veterans among your Tegges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegges lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Tegges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tegges in 1970 was 74, and 72 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegges 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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