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Tigel Family History

Tigel 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: Igel, Tiger, Rigel, Sigel, Figel, Kiel, Engel, Angel, Tafel, Eitel

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Where is the Tigel family from?

You can see how Tigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tigel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tigel family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tigel's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Tigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tigel 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 Tigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tigel. 100% of Tigel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Tigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tigel 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Tigel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tigel. For the veterans among your Tigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tigel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Tigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tigel in 1981 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tigel 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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