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Teefy Family History

Teefy 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: Terry, Seery, Beery, Reef, Teaff, Tebay, Keedy, Beeby, Teer, Steeby

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Where is the Teefy family from?

You can see how Teefy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teefy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teefy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Teefy families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Teefy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teefy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teefy 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 Teefy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Teefy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teefy 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Teefy. 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 64 military records available for the last name Teefy. For the veterans among your Teefy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teefy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Teefy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Teefy in 1966 was 78, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teefy 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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