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Teitlebaum Family History

Teitlebaum 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: Teitelbaum, Pottebaum, Kestenbaum, Eichenbaum, Fellenbaum, Phillabaum

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Where is the Teitlebaum family from?

You can see how Teitlebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teitlebaum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Teitlebaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Teitlebaum families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teitlebaum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Teitlebaum families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teitlebaum 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 Teitlebaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teitlebaum. 22% of Teitlebaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Teitlebaum women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teitlebaum were Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Teitlebaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Teitlebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teitlebaum 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Teitlebaum. 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 52 military records available for the last name Teitlebaum. For the veterans among your Teitlebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teitlebaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Teitlebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teitlebaum in 1963 was 77, and 94 in 2000.

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