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Teger Family History

Teger Surname Meaning

see Teager.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Teger family from?

You can see how Teger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Teger families living in New Brunswick. This was about 90% of all the recorded Teger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Teger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teger. 32% of Teger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

What Teger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Teger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teger 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Teger. 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 115 military records available for the last name Teger. For the veterans among your Teger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Teger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teger in 1965 was 42, and 81 in 2002.

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