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Teitt Family History

Teitt 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: Tritt, Keitt, Taitt, Geist, Leite, Twist, Weith, Tutt, Kitt, Beitz

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Where is the Teitt family from?

You can see how Teitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Teitt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Teitt family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Teitt's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Teitt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teitt 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 Teitt ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Teitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Teitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teitt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Teitt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Teitt. For the veterans among your Teitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Teitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teitt in 1968 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teitt 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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