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Tieljen Family History

Tieljen 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: Tietjen, Thelen, Tilden, Nielsen, Bielen, Tietje, Tienken, Fielden

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Where is the Tieljen family from?

You can see how Tieljen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tieljen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tieljen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tieljen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tieljen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tieljen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tieljen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tieljen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tieljen. For the veterans among your Tieljen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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