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Teaney Family History

Teaney Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Taheny an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Teitheánaigh ‘descendant of Teitheánach’ probably derived from teitheachán ‘fugitive’.

This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland and found chiefly in Durham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teaney family from?

You can see how Teaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Teaney families living in Sussex. This was about 52% of all the recorded Teaney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Teaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teaney 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 Teaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teaney. 100% of Teaney 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teaney 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Teaney. 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 584 military records available for the last name Teaney. For the veterans among your Teaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teaney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teaney in 1964 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teaney 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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