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Tey Family History

Tey Surname Meaning

see Tee. alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 鄭 see Cheng (3).

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 戴 see Tai (1).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tey family from?

You can see how Tey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Tey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tey families in 1851.
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What did your Tey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tey. 100% of Tey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Tey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tey 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Tey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Tey. For the veterans among your Tey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tey in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tey 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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