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Tichnel Family History

Tichnel 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: Tichnell, Michael, Michel, Tickner, Eichel, Sichel, Bichsel, Richner

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Where is the Tichnel family from?

You can see how Tichnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tichnel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tichnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tichnel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tichnel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tichnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tichnel 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 82 census records available for the last name Tichnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tichnel 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 Tichnel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tichnel. For the veterans among your Tichnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tichnel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Tichnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tichnel in 1962 was 85, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tichnel 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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