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Teigan Family History

Teigan 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: Tengan, Teigen, Leiman, Degan, Teigland, Teig, Megan, Bergan, Regan

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Where is the Teigan family from?

You can see how Teigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teigan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teigan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Teigan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teigan 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 Teigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teigan. 50% of Teigan men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Teigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Teigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teigan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Teigan. 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 55 military records available for the last name Teigan. For the veterans among your Teigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teigan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Teigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teigan in 1974 was 56, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teigan 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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