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Teate Family History

Teate Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Thiet (see Teat ) or Thiede . English: variant of Teat . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Teat, Teater, Teats, Teas, Tea, Deater, Teamer, Thate, Taake, Tear

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Where is the Teate family from?

You can see how Teate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Teate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Teate family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Teate's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Teate families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teate. 34% of Teate men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Teate women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teate 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Teate. 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 503 military records available for the last name Teate. For the veterans among your Teate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teate lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Teate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teate in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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