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Teft Family History

Teft Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Toft.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Teft family from?

You can see how Teft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Teft families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Teft's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Teft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teft 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 Teft 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 Teft. 100% of Teft men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Teft 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Teft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teft 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Teft. 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 584 military records available for the last name Teft. For the veterans among your Teft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Teft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teft in 1967 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teft 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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