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Teekell Family History

Teekell 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: Teakell, Tennell, Tewell, Terrell, Fennell, Turkel, Jewell, Gesell

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Where is the Teekell family from?

You can see how Teekell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teekell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teekell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Teekell families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teekell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Teekell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teekell 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 did your Teekell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teekell. 50% of Teekell men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Teekell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Teekell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teekell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Teekell. 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 72 military records available for the last name Teekell. For the veterans among your Teekell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teekell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Teekell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teekell in 1965 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teekell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teekell 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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