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Teymour Family History

Teymour 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: Seymour, Armour, Meylor, De Moura, Weymouth, Beydoun, Heyboer

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Where is the Teymour family from?

You can see how Teymour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teymour family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Teymour family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Teymour's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Teymour families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Teymour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teymour 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Teymour. 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 4 military records available for the last name Teymour. For the veterans among your Teymour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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