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Teisch Family History

Teisch 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: Teich, Tesch, Reisch, Eisch, Tisch, Meisch, Rensch, Esch, Eich

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Where is the Teisch family from?

You can see how Teisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Teisch families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Teisch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Teisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Teisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teisch 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Teisch. 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 37 military records available for the last name Teisch. For the veterans among your Teisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teisch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Teisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Teisch in 1966 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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