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Teevan Family History

Teevan Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Teimheáin ‘descendant of Teimheán’ a personal name derived from a diminutive of teimh ‘dark gray’.

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


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Where is the Teevan family from?

You can see how Teevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Teevan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Teevan families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Teevan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teevan families in 1891.
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What did your Teevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teevan. 100% of Teevan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teevan 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Teevan. 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 374 military records available for the last name Teevan. For the veterans among your Teevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teevan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Teevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Teevan in 1956 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teevan 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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