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Tjeltveit Family History

Tjeltveit 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: Tveit, Jolivet, Treleven, Trevett, Tester, Teller, Freiheit, Helbert

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Where is the Tjeltveit family from?

You can see how Tjeltveit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjeltveit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjeltveit family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tjeltveit's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tjeltveit families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Tjeltveit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjeltveit 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Tjeltveit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tjeltveit. For the veterans among your Tjeltveit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjeltveit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Tjeltveit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tjeltveit in 1973 was 85, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjeltveit 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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