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Teetsel Family History

Teetsel 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: Teitel, Trettel, Tressel, Wetsel, Teets, Whetsel, Teeter, Eitel

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Where is the Teetsel family from?

You can see how Teetsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teetsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teetsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Teetsel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teetsel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teetsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teetsel 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 Teetsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teetsel. 73% of Teetsel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Carpenter
    28%

What Teetsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teetsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teetsel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Teetsel. 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 270 military records available for the last name Teetsel. For the veterans among your Teetsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teetsel lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Teetsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Teetsel in 1942 was 36, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teetsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teetsel 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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