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Tettly Family History

Tettly 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: Tuttle, Nettle, Setty, Tetley, Petty, Kettle, Getty, Settle, Teply

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Where is the Tettly family from?

You can see how Tettly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tettly family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tettly's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tettly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tettly 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 30 census records available for the last name Tettly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tettly. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tettly. For the veterans among your Tettly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettly lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tettly

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