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Tekell Family History

Tekell 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: Tewell, Teakell, Jewell, Gesell, Tell, Sewell, Truell, Kell, Ezell

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Where is the Tekell family from?

You can see how Tekell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tekell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 16 Tekell families living in Alabama. This was about 76% of all the recorded Tekell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tekell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tekell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tekell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tekell. 43% of Tekell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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What Tekell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tekell. 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 120 military records available for the last name Tekell. For the veterans among your Tekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tekell in 1965 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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