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Teschendorf Family History

Teschendorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Brandenburg.

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


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Where is the Teschendorf family from?

You can see how Teschendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teschendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teschendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Teschendorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teschendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teschendorf families in 1880.
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What did your Teschendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teschendorf. 15% of Teschendorf men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Teschendorf women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Teschendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Teschendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teschendorf 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Teschendorf. 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 424 military records available for the last name Teschendorf. For the veterans among your Teschendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teschendorf lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Teschendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Teschendorf in 1945 was 45, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teschendorf 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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