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Teefey Family History

Teefey 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: Seeley, Tenley, Keeley, Feeney, Tetley, Feeley, Teaney, Telfer

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Where is the Teefey family from?

You can see how Teefey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teefey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teefey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teefey family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Teefey's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Teefey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teefey 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 Teefey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teefey. 50% of Teefey men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Teefey women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Teefey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Teefey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teefey 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Teefey. 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 178 military records available for the last name Teefey. For the veterans among your Teefey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teefey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Teefey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Teefey in 1953 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teefey 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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