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Tjelle Family History

Tjelle 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: Jelle, Toelle, Hjelle, Telle, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Tell

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Where is the Tjelle family from?

You can see how Tjelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjelle family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tjelle's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Tjelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tjelle 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 Tjelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tjelle. 100% of Tjelle 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
    100%

What Tjelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Tjelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjelle 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Tjelle. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tjelle. For the veterans among your Tjelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tjelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tjelle in 1963 was 72, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tjelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjelle 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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