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Tetzner Family History

Tetzner 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: Metzner, Betzner, Hetzner, Fetzner, Kettner, Fetzer, Setzer, Netzer

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Where is the Tetzner family from?

You can see how Tetzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetzner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetzner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Tetzner family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetzner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tetzner families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetzner 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 Tetzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tetzner. 50% of Tetzner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tetzner women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Dyer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Tetzner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Tetzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetzner 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Tetzner. 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 376 military records available for the last name Tetzner. For the veterans among your Tetzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetzner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tetzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tetzner in 1965 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetzner 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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