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Teavey Family History

Teavey 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: Eavey, Teaney, Leavey, Reavey, Heavey, Peavey, Seavey, Beaver, Heaney

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Where is the Teavey family from?

You can see how Teavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teavey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teavey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Teavey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teavey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teavey 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 44 census records available for the last name Teavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teavey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Teavey. 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 military records available for the last name Teavey. For the veterans among your Teavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teavey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teavey 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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