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Teyema Family History

Teyema 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: Toyama, Tejeda, Tejera, Tyma, Teem, Medema, Venema, Teems, Beyea

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Where is the Teyema family from?

You can see how Teyema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Teyema families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Teyema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teyema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teyema 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 69 census records available for the last name Teyema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyema 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Teyema. 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 108 military records available for the last name Teyema. For the veterans among your Teyema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyema lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Teyema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Teyema in 1981 was 70, and 42 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyema 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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