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Teigum Family History

Teigum 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: Weigum, Teig, Teague, Teigen, Eggum, Begum, Bergum, Belgum, Tigue

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Where is the Teigum family from?

You can see how Teigum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teigum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teigum family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Teigum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Teigum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teigum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Teigum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Teigum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teigum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Teigum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Teigum. For the veterans among your Teigum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teigum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Teigum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Teigum in 1969 was 80, and 63 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teigum 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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