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Teed Family History

Teed Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Tedd from the Middle English personal name Ted(de) a pet form of a name such as Edgar, Edmund, Edward, or Edwin.

In this context, the first element derives from Old English ēad ‘wealth, prosperity’.

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


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Where is the Teed family from?

You can see how Teed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 70 Teed families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Teed's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Teed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teed 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 Teed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teed. 76% of Teed 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
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Paid
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Teed family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Teed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teed 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teed. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Teed. For the veterans among your Teed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teed lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Teed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Teed in 1955 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teed

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teed 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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