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Teifer Family History

Teifer 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: Reifer, Seifer, Telfer, Leifer, Keifer, Peifer, Tepfer, Leiner

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Where is the Teifer family from?

You can see how Teifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Teifer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Teifer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Teifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teifer. 100% of Teifer men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Teifer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Teifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teifer 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Teifer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Teifer. For the veterans among your Teifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teifer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Teifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Teifer in 1954 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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