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Tielker Family History

Tielker 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: Bieler, Teller, Tiller, Timler, Bielke, Guelker, Wieler, Dieker

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Where is the Tielker family from?

You can see how Tielker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tielker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tielker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Tielker families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tielker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tielker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tielker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tielker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Tielker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tielker 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Tielker. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tielker. For the veterans among your Tielker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tielker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tielker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tielker in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tielker 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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