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Tegart Family History

Tegart 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: Tygart, Stewart, Legard, Ewart, Egert, Peart, Dewart, Taggart, Lenart

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Where is the Tegart family from?

You can see how Tegart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tegart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tegart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Tegart families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tegart's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tegart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tegart 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 Tegart ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tegart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tegart 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Tegart. 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 287 military records available for the last name Tegart. For the veterans among your Tegart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tegart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tegart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tegart in 1963 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tegart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tegart 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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