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Tepley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Teplý (see Teply ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Teply, Werley, Epley, Hefley, Exley, Remley, Keeley, Teskey, Kepley

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Where is the Tepley family from?

You can see how Tepley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tepley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tepley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tepley families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tepley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tepley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tepley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tepley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tepley. 37% of Tepley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tepley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm
    6%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tepley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tepley 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Tepley. 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 271 military records available for the last name Tepley. For the veterans among your Tepley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tepley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tepley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tepley in 1962 was 81, and 73 in 2004.

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