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Tettinger Family History

Tettinger 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: Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Ettinger, Hettinger, Oettinger

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Where is the Tettinger family from?

You can see how Tettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tettinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tettinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tettinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tettinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Tettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettinger 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tettinger. 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 Tettinger. For the veterans among your Tettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettinger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Tettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tettinger in 1980 was 82, and 72 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tettinger 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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