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Tet Family History

Tet 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: Tetz, Tew, Test, Teti, Tea, Tetu, Teat, Te, Teh, Tee

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Where is the Tet family from?

You can see how Tet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Tet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Tet family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tet's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tet families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tet 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 411 census records available for the last name Tet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tet 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Tet. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tet. For the veterans among your Tet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tet 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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