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Teeters Family History

Teeters Surname Meaning

Variant of Teeter with the addition of -s a common feature of adapted German surnames in the US.

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


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Where is the Teeters family from?

You can see how Teeters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teeters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Teeters families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Teeters's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teeters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeters 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 Teeters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teeters. 25% of Teeters men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Teeters women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teeters were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Waitress
    10%

What Teeters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Teeters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeters 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Teeters. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Teeters. For the veterans among your Teeters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeters lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Teeters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Teeters in 1951 was 27, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeters 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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