Teems Family History

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Teems Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized spelling of German Thiems, a patronymic from Thiem(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Teem, Teets, Teas, Dees, Teer, Peets, Treas, Kees, Melms, Deem

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Teems Family Origin

Where is the Teems family from?

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You can see how Teems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teems families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Teems families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Teems's in the USA. Georgia had the highest population of Teems families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Teems Family Occupations

What did your Teems ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Teems occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Teems's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Teems family was Gardner. Farmer, Farm Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Teems.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Farm Laborer

    8%

  • Farming

    8%

  • Gardner

    8%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Teems ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Teems Historical Records

What Teems family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Teems. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Teems. For the veterans among your Teems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Teems Life Expectancy

What is the average Teems lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Teems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Teems in 1962 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teems

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teems ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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