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Tetteh Family History

Tetteh Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): from an Anglicized form of the Ga male personal name Tεtε denoting mother's second male child or the second of the male twins.

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


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You can see how Tetteh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetteh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tetteh family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetteh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tetteh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Tetteh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetteh 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tetteh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tetteh. For the veterans among your Tetteh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetteh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Tetteh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetteh in 1981 was 1, and 58 in 2004.

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