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Tettenborn Family History

Tettenborn 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: Wittenborn, Bettendorf, Tetterton, Weisenborn, Guttenberg

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Where is the Tettenborn family from?

You can see how Tettenborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettenborn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tettenborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tettenborn families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Tettenborn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tettenborn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tettenborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tettenborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tettenborn. 50% of Tettenborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Independent Means
    50%

What Tettenborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Tettenborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettenborn 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tettenborn. 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 909 military records available for the last name Tettenborn. For the veterans among your Tettenborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettenborn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tettenborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tettenborn in 1966 was 59, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tettenborn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tettenborn 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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