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Teeney Family History

Teeney 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: Feeney, Teaney, Deeney, Keeney, Tenney, Beeney, Seeney, Heeney

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Where is the Teeney family from?

You can see how Teeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Teeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Teeney families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Teeney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teeney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeney 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 Teeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Teeney. 100% of Teeney men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Teeney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Teeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeney 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Teeney. 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 203 military records available for the last name Teeney. For the veterans among your Teeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Teeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teeney in 1968 was 70, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teeney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeney 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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