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Teich Family History

Teich Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German tīch ‘dike dam’ or ‘(fish) pond’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic or artificial name from German Teich ‘pond’ or Yiddish taykh ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Teich family from?

You can see how Teich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Teich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Teich families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teich families in 1891.
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What did your Teich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teich. 16% of Teich men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Teich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teich were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Teich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Teich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teich. For the veterans among your Teich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Teich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Teich in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teich 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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