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Tebeest Family History

Tebeest 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: Tempest, Tabbert, Best, Ernest, Terres, Ebbert, Debes, Tebbe, Beese

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Where is the Tebeest family from?

You can see how Tebeest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tebeest family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Tebeest families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tebeest's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tebeest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tebeest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tebeest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Tebeest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tebeest 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tebeest. 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 30 military records available for the last name Tebeest. For the veterans among your Tebeest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tebeest lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tebeest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tebeest in 1968 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tebeest 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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