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Teiss Family History

Teiss 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: Weiss, Heiss, Reiss, Twiss, Deiss, Geiss, Zeiss, Neiss, Meiss, Theiss

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Where is the Teiss family from?

You can see how Teiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teiss family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Teiss family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teiss's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Teiss families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teiss 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 Teiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teiss. 100% of Teiss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Teiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Teiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teiss 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Teiss. 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 45 military records available for the last name Teiss. For the veterans among your Teiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teiss lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Teiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teiss in 1982 was 76, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teiss 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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