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Teunissen Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Teunis a vernacular form of Antonius (see Anthony ).

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


Similar surnames: Theunissen, Tennessen, Meuwissen, Tonnessen, Janssen, Jorissen

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Where is the Teunissen family from?

You can see how Teunissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teunissen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Teunissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Teunissen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Teunissen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Teunissen families in 1911.
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What did your Teunissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teunissen. 38% of Teunissen men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Dairyman
    25%
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What Teunissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Teunissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teunissen 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 772 immigration records available for the last name Teunissen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Teunissen. For the veterans among your Teunissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teunissen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Teunissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Teunissen in 1959 was 28, and 53 in 2004.

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