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Teetor Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dieter .

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


Similar surnames: Teeter, Textor, Teets, Teer, Deeter, Rector, Teater, Vietor, Nestor

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Where is the Teetor family from?

You can see how Teetor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teetor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teetor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Teetor families living in Staffordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Teetor's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Teetor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teetor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teetor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teetor. 15% of Teetor men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Teetor women worked as a 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

  • Machinist
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Teetor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teetor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teetor 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Teetor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 369 military records available for the last name Teetor. For the veterans among your Teetor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teetor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Teetor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Teetor in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 2003.

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