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Teklenburg Family History

Teklenburg 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: Tecklenburg, Mecklenburg, Ellenburg, Ellenberg, Essenburg, Dillenburg

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Where is the Teklenburg family from?

You can see how Teklenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teklenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teklenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Teklenburg families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Teklenburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teklenburg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Teklenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teklenburg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Teklenburg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Teklenburg. For the veterans among your Teklenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teklenburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Teklenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Teklenburg in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teklenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teklenburg 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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