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Teachout Family History

Teachout Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Tietsoort unexplained. The surname Tietsoort is no longer found in the Netherlands. Compare Tietsort and Titsworth .

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


Similar surnames: Oathout, Bebout, Beabout, Yearout, Beachum, Pechous, Beach, Thaut

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Where is the Teachout family from?

You can see how Teachout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teachout family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Teachout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Teachout families living in New York. This was about 68% of all the recorded Teachout's in USA. New York had the highest population of Teachout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teachout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teachout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teachout. 23% of Teachout men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Teachout women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teachout were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Teachout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teachout 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Teachout. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Teachout. For the veterans among your Teachout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teachout lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Teachout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Teachout in 1960 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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