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Teifke Family History

Teifke 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: Eike, Beilke, Teske, Heike, Deike, Eicke, Oelfke, Steinke, Reinke

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Where is the Teifke family from?

You can see how Teifke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teifke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Teifke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Teifke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teifke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teifke 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 Teifke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teifke. 60% of Teifke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Teifke women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Printer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Teifke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Teifke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teifke 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Teifke. 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 100 military records available for the last name Teifke. For the veterans among your Teifke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teifke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Teifke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teifke in 1946 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teifke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teifke 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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