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Tetter Family History

Tetter Name Meaning

Variant of Teter a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Setter, Tester, Ketter, Netter, Better, Petter, Wetter, Vetter, Etter

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Where is the Tetter family from?

You can see how Tetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Tetter families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tetter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tetter. 31% of Tetter men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Tetter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tetter were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetter 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Tetter. 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 408 military records available for the last name Tetter. For the veterans among your Tetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tetter in 1962 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

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