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Teiger Family History

Teiger 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: Seiger, Tiger, Zeiger, Geiger, Teigen, Steiger, Neiger, Weiger

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Where is the Teiger family from?

You can see how Teiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Teiger families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Teiger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teiger 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 Teiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teiger. 34% of Teiger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Teiger women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Teiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Teiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teiger 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Teiger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Teiger. For the veterans among your Teiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teiger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Teiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teiger in 1951 was 36, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teiger 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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