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Tettemer Family History

Tettemer 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: Wetterer, Metteer, Ketterer, Retterer, Dettmer, Setter, Tester

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Where is the Tettemer family from?

You can see how Tettemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tettemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tettemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tettemer families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tettemer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tettemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tettemer 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 Tettemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tettemer. 34% of Tettemer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Tettemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Tettemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tettemer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Tettemer. 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 180 military records available for the last name Tettemer. For the veterans among your Tettemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tettemer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tettemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tettemer in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tettemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tettemer 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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