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Tevey Family History

Tevey 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: Tovey, Hevey, Levey, Teves, Pevey, Sevey, Devey, Evey, Neve, Lever

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Where is the Tevey family from?

You can see how Tevey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tevey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tevey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tevey family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tevey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tevey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tevey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tevey. 100% of Tevey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tevey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Tevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tevey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tevey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tevey. For the veterans among your Tevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tevey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Tevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tevey in 1970 was 86, and 56 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tevey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tevey 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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