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Tetu Family History

Tetu Surname Meaning

French (Têtu also Tétu): nickname from têtu ‘stubborn’ a derivative of tête ‘head’ (Old French teste).

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


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Where is the Tetu family from?

You can see how Tetu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Tetu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tetu families in 1911.
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What did your Tetu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tetu. 50% of Tetu men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tetu women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tetu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tetu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetu 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Tetu. 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 712 military records available for the last name Tetu. For the veterans among your Tetu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tetu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetu in 1960 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tetu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetu 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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