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Tei Family History

Tei Name Meaning

alternative romanization of the Chinese surname 鄭 see Cheng (3).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Wei, Mei, Fei, Pei, Lei, Teig, Tew, Tai, Teti, Tea

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Where is the Tei family from?

You can see how Tei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tei families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tei's in USA. California had the highest population of Tei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tei ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tei. 100% of Tei women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Tei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Tei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tei 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 741 immigration records available for the last name Tei. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tei. For the veterans among your Tei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tei lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Tei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tei in 1958 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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