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Teklin Family History

Teklin 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: Tevlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Teeling, Belin, Serlin

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Where is the Teklin family from?

You can see how Teklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teklin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teklin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teklin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teklin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teklin 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 49 census records available for the last name Teklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teklin 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Teklin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Teklin. For the veterans among your Teklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teklin lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Teklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teklin in 1984 was 78, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teklin 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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