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Teat Family History

Teat Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Thiet(e) a variant of Thiede.

English (mainly Huntingdonshire): probably a variant of Tate.

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


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Where is the Teat family from?

You can see how Teat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Teat families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Teat's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Teat families in 1891.
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What did your Teat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teat. 85% of Teat 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
    85%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Teat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teat 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Teat. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Teat. For the veterans among your Teat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teat lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Teat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teat in 1957 was 40, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teat 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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