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Teichen Family History

Teichen 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: Eichen, Teicher, Steichen, Triche, Keicher, Eicher, Reichel, Eichel

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Where is the Teichen family from?

You can see how Teichen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teichen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teichen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Teichen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Teichen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teichen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teichen 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 Teichen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teichen. 100% of Teichen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Teichen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Teichen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teichen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Teichen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Teichen. For the veterans among your Teichen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teichen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Teichen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teichen in 1968 was 78, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teichen 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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