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Teplitz Family History

Teplitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Teplice in northern Bohemia.

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


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Where is the Teplitz family from?

You can see how Teplitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teplitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Teplitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Teplitz families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Teplitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teplitz families in 1920.
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What did your Teplitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teplitz. 84% of Teplitz men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Teplitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teplitz were Clerk and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    84%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Teplitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Teplitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teplitz 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Teplitz. 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 159 military records available for the last name Teplitz. For the veterans among your Teplitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teplitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Teplitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Teplitz in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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