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Teefer Family History

Teefer 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: Telfer, Reefer, Tepfer, Teeter, Keefer, Kiefer, Tester, Reifer

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Where is the Teefer family from?

You can see how Teefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teefer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Teefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Teefer families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Teefer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Teefer families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teefer 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 Teefer ancestors do for a living?

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

What Teefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Teefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teefer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Teefer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Teefer. For the veterans among your Teefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teefer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Teefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teefer in 1963 was 80, and 96 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teefer 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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