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Tevy Family History

Tevy 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: Levy, Sevy, Neve, Troy, Rey, Terry, Teng, Hey, Dery, Ley

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Where is the Tevy family from?

You can see how Tevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tevy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tevy families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tevy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tevy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tevy 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 Tevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tevy. 100% of Tevy 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 Tevy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Tevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tevy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tevy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tevy. For the veterans among your Tevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tevy lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Tevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tevy in 1988 was 98, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tevy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tevy 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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