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Tegarden Name Meaning

Variant of Teegarden a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Teagarden, Teegardin, Reardon, Bearden, Teegarden, Rearden, Garden

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Where is the Tegarden family from?

You can see how Tegarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegarden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tegarden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Tegarden families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tegarden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tegarden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegarden 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 Tegarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tegarden. 28% of Tegarden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tegarden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tegarden were Cab Service and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Cab Service
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tegarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegarden 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tegarden. 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 356 military records available for the last name Tegarden. For the veterans among your Tegarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegarden lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tegarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tegarden in 1959 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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