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Titel Family History

Titel 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: Eitel, Tittel, Tite, Teitel, Kiel, Tafel, Keitel, Distel, Patel, Tice

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Where is the Titel family from?

You can see how Titel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Titel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Titel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Titel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Titel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Titel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Titel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Titel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Titel. 34% of Titel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Titel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Titel were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Titel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Titel 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Titel. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Titel. For the veterans among your Titel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Titel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Titel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Titel in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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