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Tehan Family History

Tehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Teahan.

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


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Where is the Tehan family from?

You can see how Tehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tehan families living in Channel Islands. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tehan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Tehan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tehan 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 Tehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tehan. 100% of Tehan men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Tehan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tehan 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Tehan. 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 730 military records available for the last name Tehan. For the veterans among your Tehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tehan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tehan in 1957 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tehan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tehan 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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