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Teit Family History

Teit 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, Heit, Test, Veit, Tveit, Tait, Feit, Weit, Teat, Wei

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Where is the Teit family from?

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

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Teit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Teit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teit 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Teit. 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 20 military records available for the last name Teit. For the veterans among your Teit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teit lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Teit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teit in 1977 was 84, and 63 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teit 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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