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Teare Family History

Teare Surname Meaning

Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an tSaoir.

Manx Mac y Teyir translates to ‘son of the craftsman’.

Compare Irish McAteer.

Compare Scottish McIntyre.

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


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Where is the Teare family from?

You can see how Teare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Teare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 355 Teare families living in Isle of Man. This was about 61% of all the recorded Teare's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Teare families in 1891.
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What did your Teare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Piecer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Teare. 43% of Teare men worked as a Cotton Piecer and 81% of Teare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teare were Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Cotton Piecer
    43%
  • Police Constable
    29%
  • Bank Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Confectioner
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Teare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teare 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Teare. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teare. For the veterans among your Teare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teare lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Teare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teare in 1952 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teare 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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