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Teiwes Family History

Teiwes 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: Tewes, Terres, Mewes, Heikes, Teigen, Heiges, Ternes, Teitel, Neises

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Where is the Teiwes family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Teiwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teiwes 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Teiwes. 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 46 military records available for the last name Teiwes. For the veterans among your Teiwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teiwes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Teiwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Teiwes in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teiwes 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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