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Tietjens Family History

Tietjens 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, Tietje, Gietzen, Lievens, Nieters, Tienken, Detjen, Wintjen

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Where is the Tietjens family from?

You can see how Tietjens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tietjens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tietjens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Tietjens families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tietjens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tietjens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tietjens 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 Tietjens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tietjens. 60% of Tietjens men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Tietjens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tietjens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tietjens 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Tietjens. 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 196 military records available for the last name Tietjens. For the veterans among your Tietjens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tietjens lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Tietjens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tietjens in 1954 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tietjens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tietjens 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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