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Teyner Family History

Teyner 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: Tenner, Tener, Reyner, Tyner, Berner, Turner, Jenner, Tanner, Meyer

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Where is the Teyner family from?

You can see how Teyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teyner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Teyner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teyner family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teyner's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Teyner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Teyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teyner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Teyner. 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 47 military records available for the last name Teyner. For the veterans among your Teyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teyner lifespan?

Average Teyner life expectancy in 1985 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teyner 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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