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Teers Family History

Teers 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: Beers, Geers, Weers, Teer, Meers, Teems, Peers, Teets, Teters, Steers

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Where is the Teers family from?

You can see how Teers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Teers families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Teers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teers 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 Teers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Teers. 100% of Teers men worked as a Plumber Labourer and 100% of Teers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Teers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Teers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teers 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Teers. 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 50 military records available for the last name Teers. For the veterans among your Teers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Teers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teers in 1958 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teers 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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