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Teter Family History

Teter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dieter or Deter. Compare Teters and Tetter.

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


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Where is the Teter family from?

You can see how Teter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Teter family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teter's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Teter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teter 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 Teter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teter. 29% of Teter men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Teter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teter were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Maid
    8%

What Teter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Teter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teter 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Teter. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Teter. For the veterans among your Teter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Teter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Teter in 1944 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teter 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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