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Teijen Family History

Teijen 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: Teigen, Heiden, Eisen, Heien, Eiben, Leinen, Heiken, Weiden, Reiten

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Where is the Teijen family from?

You can see how Teijen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teijen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teijen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Teijen families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Teijen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teijen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teijen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Teijen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Teijen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teijen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Teijen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Teijen. For the veterans among your Teijen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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