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Tetterson Family History

Tetterson 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: Petterson, Tetterton, Peterson, Patterson, Catterson, Betterton

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Where is the Tetterson family from?

You can see how Tetterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetterson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tetterson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Tetterson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetterson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tetterson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetterson 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 100 census records available for the last name Tetterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetterson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tetterson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tetterson. For the veterans among your Tetterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetterson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Tetterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tetterson in 1977 was 82, and 82 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetterson 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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