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Teachey Family History

Teachey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Dietschi or South German Dietsche (see Dietsch). Americanized form of German Tietje.

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


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Where is the Teachey family from?

You can see how Teachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teachey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Teachey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Teachey families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Teachey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Teachey families in 1891.
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What did your Teachey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teachey. 40% of Teachey men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Teachey women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teachey were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    36%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

What Teachey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teachey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Teachey. 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 798 military records available for the last name Teachey. For the veterans among your Teachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teachey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Teachey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Teachey in 1947 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teachey 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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