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Teinert Name Meaning

German: variant of Theinert from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of Old High German thegan degan ‘young warrior vassal hero’ + hart ‘strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Reinert, Heinert, Neifert, Kleinert, Eisert, Keiner, Gernert, Meinert

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Where is the Teinert family from?

You can see how Teinert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teinert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Teinert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Teinert families living in Texas. This was about 68% of all the recorded Teinert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Teinert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teinert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teinert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teinert. 55% of Teinert 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
    55%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
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What Teinert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Teinert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teinert 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Teinert. 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 213 military records available for the last name Teinert. For the veterans among your Teinert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teinert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Teinert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Teinert in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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