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Teetsell Family History

Teetsell 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: Whetsell, Trussell, Gesell, Hensell, Thorsell, Fretwell, Tennell

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Where is the Teetsell family from?

You can see how Teetsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teetsell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teetsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Teetsell families living in New York. This was about 98% of all the recorded Teetsell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teetsell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teetsell 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 Teetsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teetsell. 60% of Teetsell men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Driver
    40%

What Teetsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Teetsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teetsell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Teetsell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Teetsell. For the veterans among your Teetsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teetsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Teetsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Teetsell in 1958 was 63, and 33 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teetsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teetsell 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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