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Tejon Family History

Tejon 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: Teson, Heron, Leon, Lemon, Tenn, Menon, Dedon, Tron, Dejohn, Peron

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Where is the Tejon family from?

You can see how Tejon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tejon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tejon family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Tejon's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Tejon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tejon 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 184 census records available for the last name Tejon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tejon 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Tejon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tejon. For the veterans among your Tejon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tejon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Tejon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tejon in 1983 was 53, and 25 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tejon 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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