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Teeter Family History

Teeter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dieter.

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


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Where is the Teeter family from?

You can see how Teeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Teeter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Teeter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Teeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeter 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 Teeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teeter. 100% of Teeter 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 Teeter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Teeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeter 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 Teeter. 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 Teeter. For the veterans among your Teeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Teeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teeter in 1943 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeter 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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