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Tedys Family History

Tedys Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leys, Redus, Edds, Edes, Denys, Tews, Teems, Theys, Tewes, Heys

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tedys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tedys. 100% of Tedys men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Tedys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedys 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tedys. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tedys. For the veterans among your Tedys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedys lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Tedys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tedys in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tedys 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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