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Teotter Family History

Teotter 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: Trotter, Peotter, Otter, Setter, Cotter, Tester, Ketter, Netter

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Where is the Teotter family from?

You can see how Teotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teotter family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Teotter families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teotter's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Teotter families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teotter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Teotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teotter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Teotter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Teotter. For the veterans among your Teotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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