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Tengeler Family History

Tengeler 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: Tegeler, Tengler, Tendler, Dengler, Tingler, Wengler, Gengler

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Where is the Tengeler family from?

You can see how Tengeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tengeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tengeler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tengeler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tengeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tengeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tengeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tengeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tengeler 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tengeler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Tengeler. For the veterans among your Tengeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tengeler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Tengeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tengeler in 1961 was 59, and 47 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tengeler 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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