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Tevlin Family History

Tevlin Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan and Meath): shortened form of O'Tevlin an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Teibhlin ‘descendant of Teibhlin’ a personal name of unexplained etymology (possibly related to Shevlin).

This surname has died out in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tevlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tevlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tevlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Tevlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tevlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tevlin families in 1891.
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What did your Tevlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tevlin. 100% of Tevlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tevlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tevlin 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Tevlin. 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 668 military records available for the last name Tevlin. For the veterans among your Tevlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tevlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tevlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tevlin in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tevlin 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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