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Teper Family History

Teper Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish teper ‘potter’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teper family from?

You can see how Teper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Teper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Teper families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Teper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teper families in 1891.
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What did your Teper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teper. 100% of Teper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teper. 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 186 military records available for the last name Teper. For the veterans among your Teper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teper lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Teper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teper in 1957 was 39, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teper 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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