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Teahan Family History

Teahan Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Téacháin ‘descendant of Téachán’ a personal name probably derived from teitheachán ‘fugitive’.

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


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Where is the Teahan family from?

You can see how Teahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Teahan families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Teahan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teahan families in 1891.
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What did your Teahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Teahan. 100% of Teahan men worked as a Farm Labourer and 43% of Teahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Domestic
    29%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Teahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teahan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teahan. 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 591 military records available for the last name Teahan. For the veterans among your Teahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teahan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Teahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Teahan in 1955 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teahan 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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