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Tetrow Family History

Tetrow 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: Tetlow, Petrow, Tetro, Tedrow, Fetrow, Trow, Petrov, Petro, Strow

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Where is the Tetrow family from?

You can see how Tetrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetrow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tetrow families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tetrow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tetrow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetrow 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 141 census records available for the last name Tetrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetrow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tetrow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tetrow. For the veterans among your Tetrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetrow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tetrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tetrow in 1967 was 70, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetrow 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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