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Tein Family History

Tein 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: Stein, Wein, Bein, Lein, Tenn, Mein, Teig, Rein, Dein, Thein

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Where is the Tein family from?

You can see how Tein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tein family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tein's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tein 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 Tein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tein. 50% of Tein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Tein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tein 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Tein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tein. For the veterans among your Tein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tein in 1965 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tein 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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