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Teigs Family History

Teigs 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: Teig, Meigs, Reis, Teng, Meis, Feig, Feige, Weiss, Leigh, Trias

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Where is the Teigs family from?

You can see how Teigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teigs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Teigs families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Teigs's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Teigs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teigs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Teigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teigs 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Teigs. 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 13 military records available for the last name Teigs. For the veterans among your Teigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teigs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Teigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teigs in 1968 was 64, and 39 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teigs 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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