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Teetz Family History

Teetz 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: Tetz, Reetz, Deetz, Peetz, Beetz, Tietz, Teets, Metz, Hertz, Beets

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Where is the Teetz family from?

You can see how Teetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teetz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Teetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teetz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teetz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teetz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teetz 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 Teetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teetz. 24% of Teetz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Teetz women worked as a Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teetz were Farm Helper and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Teetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teetz 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Teetz. 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 337 military records available for the last name Teetz. For the veterans among your Teetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Teetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teetz in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teetz 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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