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Teghtmeyer Family History

Teghtmeyer Name 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: Tegtmeyer, Tegtmeier, Heitmeyer, Eggemeyer, Deutmeyer, Rightmyer

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Where is the Teghtmeyer family from?

You can see how Teghtmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teghtmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teghtmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Teghtmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 79% of all the recorded Teghtmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Teghtmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teghtmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teghtmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teghtmeyer. 100% of Teghtmeyer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Teghtmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teghtmeyer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Teghtmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Teghtmeyer. For the veterans among your Teghtmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teghtmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Teghtmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Teghtmeyer in 1964 was 63, and 89 in 2003.

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