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Teschendorff Family History

Teschendorff 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: Teschendorf, Tischendorf, Tessendorf, Schoendorf, Heckendorf

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Where is the Teschendorff family from?

You can see how Teschendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teschendorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Teschendorff families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teschendorff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teschendorff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teschendorff 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 178 census records available for the last name Teschendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teschendorff 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Teschendorff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Teschendorff. For the veterans among your Teschendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teschendorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Teschendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teschendorff in 1968 was 87, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teschendorff 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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