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Teten Family History

Teten Surname Meaning

North German: variant of and patronymic from Thede.

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


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Where is the Teten family from?

You can see how Teten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Teten families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Teten's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Teten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teten. 67% of Teten men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teten 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Teten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teten. For the veterans among your Teten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teten lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Teten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teten in 1947 was 53, and 97 in 2004.

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