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Teves Family History

Teves Surname Meaning

Portuguese: probably a short form of Esteves. German: variant of Tewes.

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


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Where is the Teves family from?

You can see how Teves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Teves families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Teves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teves families in 1891.
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What did your Teves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teves. 100% of Teves 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teves 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teves. 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 535 military records available for the last name Teves. For the veterans among your Teves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teves in 1964 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teves 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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