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Tegmeyer Family History

Tegmeyer 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: Tegtmeyer, Neumeyer, Tiemeyer, Tegeler, Tegtmeier, De Meyer

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Where is the Tegmeyer family from?

You can see how Tegmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tegmeyer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tegmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tegmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tegmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Tegmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegmeyer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tegmeyer. 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 107 military records available for the last name Tegmeyer. For the veterans among your Tegmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tegmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tegmeyer in 1962 was 73, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegmeyer 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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