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Tetman Family History

Tetman 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: Titman, Hetman, Tatman, Getman, Totman, Yetman, Teman, Terman, German

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Where is the Tetman family from?

You can see how Tetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tetman families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Tetman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetman 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 202 census records available for the last name Tetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tetman. 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 Tetman. For the veterans among your Tetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Tetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tetman in 1967 was 66, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetman 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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