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Teiffel Family History

Teiffel 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: Riffel, Griffel, Leffel, Teitel, Teufel, Keiffer, Heffel, Reifel

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Where is the Teiffel family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teiffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Teiffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Daily Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teiffel. 100% of Teiffel women worked as a Daily Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Daily Domestic Servant
    100%

What Teiffel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Teiffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teiffel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Teiffel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Teiffel. For the veterans among your Teiffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teiffel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Teiffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teiffel in 1966 was 80, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teiffel 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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