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Teis Family History

Teis 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: Reis, Meis, Teig, Geis, Leis, Neis, Weis, Deis, Heis, Eis

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Where is the Teis family from?

You can see how Teis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Teis family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Teis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Teis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teis. 100% of Teis men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teis 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Teis. 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 499 military records available for the last name Teis. For the veterans among your Teis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Teis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Teis in 1963 was 66, and 66 in 2002.

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