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Teti Family History

Teti Name Meaning

Italian:: (mainly Lazio): possibly from the personal name Teti of uncertain origin. (Calabria): of Albanian origin a habitational name derived from a placename Theth (definite form Thethi) in northern Albania. The surname is borne by descendants of the Albanian Christian refugees from the Turkish occupation of the Balkans who in the 15th century took refuge in the southern Italy.

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


Similar surnames: Tetz, Turi, Peri, Toto, Peth, Metz, Netz, Terp, Toti, Tepp

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Where is the Teti family from?

You can see how Teti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teti family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Teti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Teti families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Teti's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Teti families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teti. 28% of Teti men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Teti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teti were Proprietor and Attendant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Hand Sewer
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teti. 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 638 military records available for the last name Teti. For the veterans among your Teti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teti lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Teti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teti in 1942 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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