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Teyms Family History

Teyms 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: Teems, Leys, Keyes, Temme, Tyus, Syms, Leyes, Nelms, Tams, Tyma

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Where is the Teyms family from?

You can see how Teyms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyms family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Teyms family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teyms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teyms families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Teyms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyms 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Teyms. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teyms. For the veterans among your Teyms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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