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Teters Family History

Teters Surname Meaning

Altered form of Teter a surname of German origin with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


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Where is the Teters family from?

You can see how Teters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Teters families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Teters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teters 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 Teters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teters. 26% of Teters men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Teters women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teters were Carpenter and Operator.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

What Teters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Teters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teters 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Teters. 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 735 military records available for the last name Teters. For the veterans among your Teters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teters lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Teters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Teters in 1948 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teters 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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