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Teater Family History

Teater Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Dieter.

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


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Where is the Teater family from?

You can see how Teater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Teater families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teater's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Teater families in 1891.
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What did your Teater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teater. 60% of Teater 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
    60%
  • Band Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Teater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teater 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Teater. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teater. For the veterans among your Teater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teater lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Teater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Teater in 1948 was 30, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teater 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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