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Teesdale Family History

Teesdale Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Teasdale.

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


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Where is the Teesdale family from?

You can see how Teesdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teesdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teesdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Teesdale families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Teesdale's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Teesdale families in 1891.
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What did your Teesdale 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 Teesdale. 29% of Teesdale men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Teesdale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teesdale were Motor Driver and 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Retired
    29%
  • Motor Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Teesdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Teesdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teesdale 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 Teesdale. 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 652 military records available for the last name Teesdale. For the veterans among your Teesdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teesdale lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Teesdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Teesdale in 1950 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teesdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teesdale 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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