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Tetens Family History

Tetens 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: Teten, Teters, Stevens, Peters, Lebens, Neuens, Levens, Sebens

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Where is the Tetens family from?

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

What did your Tetens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Tetens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetens 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Tetens. 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 231 military records available for the last name Tetens. For the veterans among your Tetens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tetens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tetens in 1961 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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