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Tedders Family History

Tedders 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: Tedder, Medders, Fedders, Redder, Fedder, Pedder, Penders, Geddes

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Where is the Tedders family from?

You can see how Tedders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedders family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tedders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Tedders families living in Arkansas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tedders's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Tedders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tedders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tedders. 50% of Tedders men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Tedders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedders 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tedders. 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 161 military records available for the last name Tedders. For the veterans among your Tedders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedders lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tedders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tedders in 1965 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

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