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Tetterton Family History

Tetterton Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): apparently a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Tetterton family from?

You can see how Tetterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetterton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetterton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Tetterton families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tetterton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Tetterton families in 1891.
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What did your Tetterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tetterton. 100% of Tetterton men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 77% of Tetterton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Tetterton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tetterton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetterton 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Tetterton. 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 536 military records available for the last name Tetterton. For the veterans among your Tetterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetterton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tetterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tetterton in 1961 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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