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Teifel Family History

Teifel 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: Teitel, Teufel, Reifel, Tafel, Eitel, Keitel, Reifer, Thiel, Feigel

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Where is the Teifel family from?

You can see how Teifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teifel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Teifel families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Teifel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teifel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teifel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teifel 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 169 census records available for the last name Teifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teifel 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Teifel. 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 133 military records available for the last name Teifel. For the veterans among your Teifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teifel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Teifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teifel in 1969 was 70, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teifel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teifel 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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