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Teddy Family History

Teddy Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Teddy family from?

You can see how Teddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Teddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Teddy families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Teddy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teddy families in 1911.
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What did your Teddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teddy. 17% of Teddy men worked as a Bartender and 20% of Teddy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teddy were Cook and Waitress.

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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

  • Bartender
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Teddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teddy 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Teddy. 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 370 military records available for the last name Teddy. For the veterans among your Teddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teddy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Teddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Teddy in 1954 was 35, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teddy 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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