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Teeson Family History

Teeson 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: Beeson, Teson, Neeson, Tesson, Leeson, Benson, Elson, Keeton, Nelson

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Where is the Teeson family from?

You can see how Teeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teeson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Teeson family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Teeson's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Teeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeson 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 Teeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teeson. 75% of Teeson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    25%

What Teeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 794 census records available for the last name Teeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Teeson. 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 46 military records available for the last name Teeson. For the veterans among your Teeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Teeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teeson in 1965 was 65, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeson 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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