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Tetterington Family History

Tetterington 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: Titterington, Hetherington, Wetherington, Etherington, Witherington

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Where is the Tetterington family from?

You can see how Tetterington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetterington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetterington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tetterington families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tetterington's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tetterington families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetterington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tetterington ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Tetterington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetterington 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tetterington. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tetterington. For the veterans among your Tetterington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetterington lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Tetterington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetterington in 1987 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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