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Teitgen Family History

Teitgen 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: Teigen, Bestgen, Eitzen, Leitgeb, Reiten, Eigen, Tritten, Tingen

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Where is the Teitgen family from?

You can see how Teitgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teitgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teitgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Teitgen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Teitgen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Teitgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teitgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teitgen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Teitgen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Teitgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teitgen 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Teitgen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Teitgen. For the veterans among your Teitgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teitgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Teitgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Teitgen in 1969 was 81, and 56 in 2002.

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