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Tepke Family History

Tepke 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: Teske, Repke, Toepke, Tepe, Temple, Berke, Leake, Tebbe, Denke, Eike

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Where is the Tepke family from?

You can see how Tepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tepke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tepke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tepke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tepke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepke 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 98 census records available for the last name Tepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepke 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Tepke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tepke. For the veterans among your Tepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tepke in 1955 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tepke 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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