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Tettman Family History

Tettman Surname 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: Gettman, Dettman, Titman, Hetman, Reitman, Mittman, Rittman, Gottman

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Where is the Tettman family from?

You can see how Tettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tettman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tettman families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tettman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tettman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tettman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Tettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tettman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Tettman. For the veterans among your Tettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tettman in 1967 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tettman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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