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Tedrow Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dotterer or Dötterer. Compare Dethrow and Tetherow .

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


Similar surnames: Nedrow, Teer, Gerow, Troy, Narrow, Perrow, Tesnow, Beddow, Trow

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Where is the Tedrow family from?

You can see how Tedrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tedrow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Tedrow families living in Ohio. This was about 74% of all the recorded Tedrow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tedrow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tedrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tedrow. 24% of Tedrow men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Tedrow women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tedrow were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tedrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedrow 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Tedrow. 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 Tedrow. For the veterans among your Tedrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedrow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Tedrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tedrow in 1955 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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