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Tekel Family History

Tekel 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: Teel, Sekel, Jekel, Peel, Tafel, Turkel, Kenkel, Tell, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Tekel family from?

You can see how Tekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tekel families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tekel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tekel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tekel 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 245 census records available for the last name Tekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekel 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Tekel. 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 108 military records available for the last name Tekel. For the veterans among your Tekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Tekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tekel in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tekel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tekel 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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