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Tetly Family History

Tetly 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: Tetley, Teply, Terry, Tell, Tilly, Tully, Kelly, Tella, Tenley

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Where is the Tetly family from?

You can see how Tetly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Tetly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Tetly family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetly's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tetly families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetly 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 87 census records available for the last name Tetly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetly 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tetly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tetly. For the veterans among your Tetly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Tetly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tetly in 1969 was 67, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetly 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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