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Tekle Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Tekle which is interpreted as ‘my plant’ in the Ge’ez Amharic or related languages.

— Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Tekle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tekle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tekle family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Tekle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tekle families in 1840.
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There are 57 census records available for the last name Tekle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Tekle. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Tekle. For the veterans among your Tekle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekle lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Tekle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tekle in 1990 was 47, and 34 in 2002.

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