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Teander Family History

Teander Name 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: Leander, Telander, Mander, Lander, Tanner, Wander, Gander, Tanzer

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Where is the Teander family from?

You can see how Teander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Teander families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Teander's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Teander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teander 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 Teander ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Teander ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Teander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teander 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Teander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Teander. For the veterans among your Teander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1982, in the United States, Teander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Teander in 1957 was 63, and 82 in 1982.

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