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Tete Family History

Tete 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: Tate, Tetz, Tite, Teti, Pete, Tetu, Teate, Teten, Tepe, Tee

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Where is the Tete family from?

You can see how Tete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tete families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tete's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tete families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tete 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 Tete ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tete. 50% of Tete women worked as a Household 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

  • Household Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Tete family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tete 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Tete. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tete. For the veterans among your Tete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tete lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tete in 1962 was 77, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tete

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tete 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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