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Tielkens Family History

Tielkens 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: Tilkens, Tienken, Tieken, Wilkens, Filkins, Bielke, Thelen, Tilles

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Where is the Tielkens family from?

You can see how Tielkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tielkens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tielkens families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tielkens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tielkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Tielkens lifespan?

Average Tielkens life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tielkens 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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