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Teppo Family History

Teppo 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: Tepp, Leppo, Topp, Tapp, Repp, Epps, Tervo, Neppl, Tepper, Tello

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Where is the Teppo family from?

You can see how Teppo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teppo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Teppo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Teppo families living in Minnesota. This was about 19% of all the recorded Teppo's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Teppo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teppo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Teppo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teppo. 50% of Teppo men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Teppo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teppo were Truck Driver and 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
    50%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Teppo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teppo 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Teppo. 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 68 military records available for the last name Teppo. For the veterans among your Teppo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teppo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teppo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Teppo in 1964 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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