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Tschechtelin Family History

Tschechtelin 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: Schechter, Schechtman, Schichtel, Schoenstein, Schelin, Schmechel

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Where is the Tschechtelin family from?

You can see how Tschechtelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschechtelin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tschechtelin families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschechtelin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tschechtelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschechtelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tschechtelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Tschechtelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschechtelin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tschechtelin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tschechtelin. For the veterans among your Tschechtelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschechtelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Tschechtelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tschechtelin in 1967 was 50, and 78 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschechtelin 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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