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Teeley Family History

Teeley 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, Tetley, Feeley, Beeley, Deeley, Steeley

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Where is the Teeley family from?

You can see how Teeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Teeley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Teeley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Teeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeley 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 Teeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teeley. 67% of Teeley 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Teeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Teeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeley 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Teeley. 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 89 military records available for the last name Teeley. For the veterans among your Teeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Teeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Teeley in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeley 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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