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Teweles Family History

Teweles 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: Tewell, Tegeler, Telles, Reveles, Tewes, Towles, Temples, Teeples

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Where is the Teweles family from?

You can see how Teweles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teweles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teweles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Teweles families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Teweles's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Teweles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teweles 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 217 census records available for the last name Teweles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teweles 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Teweles. 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 26 military records available for the last name Teweles. For the veterans among your Teweles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teweles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Teweles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teweles in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teweles 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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