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Teeman Family History

Teeman 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: Beeman, Neeman, Feeman, Seeman, Zeeman, Leeman, Teehan, Weeman

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Where is the Teeman family from?

You can see how Teeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Teeman families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Teeman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Teeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeman 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 Teeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teeman. 35% of Teeman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Teeman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teeman were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Teeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeman 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Teeman. 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 256 military records available for the last name Teeman. For the veterans among your Teeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Teeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teeman in 1954 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeman 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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