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Teer Family History

Teer Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Tear. Irish (Down): variant of McTeer. Americanized form of German Thier or Dier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teer family from?

You can see how Teer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Teer families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Teer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teer 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 Teer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Teer. 100% of Teer men worked as a Retired and 95% of Teer 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Teer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Teer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Teer. For the veterans among your Teer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Teer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Teer in 1941 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teer 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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