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Teynor Family History

Teynor 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: Taynor, Taylor, Gaynor, Eynon, Vernor, Meylor, Menor, Maynor, Tenore

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Where is the Teynor family from?

You can see how Teynor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teynor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teynor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Teynor families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Teynor's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Teynor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teynor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teynor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teynor. 50% of Teynor men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Teynor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teynor 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Teynor. 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 56 military records available for the last name Teynor. For the veterans among your Teynor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teynor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Teynor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Teynor in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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