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Teelyea Family History

Teelyea 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: Belyea, Relyea, Elyea, Mcelyea, Seelye, Teele, Seeley, Teeling

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Where is the Teelyea family from?

You can see how Teelyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teelyea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teelyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Teelyea families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teelyea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teelyea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teelyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Teelyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teelyea 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Teelyea. 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 12 military records available for the last name Teelyea. For the veterans among your Teelyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teelyea lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Teelyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teelyea in 1968 was 66, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teelyea 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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