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Teete Family History

Teete 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: Teate, Teets, Peete, Teeter, Leete, Teele, Beets, Leite, Tester

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Where is the Teete family from?

You can see how Teete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teete family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Teete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Teete family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teete's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Teete families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Teete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Teete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teete 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Teete. 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 21 military records available for the last name Teete. For the veterans among your Teete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teete lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Teete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teete in 1972 was 70, and 88 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teete 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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