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Teyen Family History

Teyen 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: Tegen, Feyen, Teten, Heyen, Thyen, Leven, Meyer, Eden, Mayen, Toye

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Where is the Teyen family from?

You can see how Teyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Teyen families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Teyen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Teyen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teyen 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 Teyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teyen. 100% of Teyen men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Teyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Teyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Teyen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Teyen. For the veterans among your Teyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Teyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teyen in 1973 was 70, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teyen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyen 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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