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Tettenhorst Family History

Tettenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Bettencourt, Steinhorst, Bettendorf, Walkenhorst

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Where is the Tettenhorst family from?

You can see how Tettenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tettenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tettenhorst families living in Missouri. This was about 73% of all the recorded Tettenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tettenhorst families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Tettenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettenhorst 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tettenhorst. 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 33 military records available for the last name Tettenhorst. For the veterans among your Tettenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tettenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tettenhorst in 1965 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tettenhorst 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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