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Tiefel Family History

Tiefel 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: Stiefel, Tafel, Kiefer, Giesel, Siegel, Giebel, Biebel, Riegel

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Where is the Tiefel family from?

You can see how Tiefel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiefel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tiefel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Tiefel families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Tiefel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tiefel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tiefel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tiefel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiefel. 32% of Tiefel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tiefel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer Partner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tiefel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tiefel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiefel 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Tiefel. 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 967 military records available for the last name Tiefel. For the veterans among your Tiefel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiefel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tiefel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Tiefel in 1947 was 36, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tiefel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiefel 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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