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Tingelhoff Family History

Tingelhoff 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: Angeloff, Tegethoff, Egelhoff, Neuhoff, Langhoff, Brinkerhoff

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Where is the Tingelhoff family from?

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

What did your Tingelhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tingelhoff. 100% of Tingelhoff men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Tingelhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Tingelhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tingelhoff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Tingelhoff. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tingelhoff. For the veterans among your Tingelhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tingelhoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tingelhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tingelhoff in 1967 was 81, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tingelhoff 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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