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Tekeley Family History

Tekeley 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: Seeley, Akeley, Tenley, Keeley, Tetley, Berkeley, Feeley, Wakeley

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Where is the Tekeley family from?

You can see how Tekeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekeley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Tekeley families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tekeley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tekeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Tekeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekeley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tekeley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tekeley. For the veterans among your Tekeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekeley lifespan?

Average Tekeley life expectancy in 1998 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tekeley 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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