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Tietgens Family History

Tietgens 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: Tietjen, Tigges, Teigen, Mergens, Gietzen, Jergens, Rittgers, Tietje

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Where is the Tietgens family from?

You can see how Tietgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tietgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tietgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tietgens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tietgens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tietgens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tietgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tietgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tietgens. 100% of Tietgens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tietgens women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Tietgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tietgens 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Tietgens. 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 147 military records available for the last name Tietgens. For the veterans among your Tietgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tietgens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tietgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tietgens in 1953 was 38, and 64 in 2003.

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