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Tieffer Family History

Tieffer 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: Kieffer, Kiefer, Pfeffer, Toepfer, Telfer, Peffer, Liefer, Siefker

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Where is the Tieffer family from?

You can see how Tieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tieffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tieffer families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tieffer's in USA. California had the highest population of Tieffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tieffer 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 Tieffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tieffer. 100% of Tieffer men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Tieffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Tieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tieffer 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tieffer. 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 Tieffer. For the veterans among your Tieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tieffer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Tieffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tieffer in 1971 was 66, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tieffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tieffer 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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