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Tedy Family History

Tedy 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: Teddy, Troy, Rey, Terry, Teng, Hey, Dery, Body, Ley, Toda

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Where is the Tedy family from?

You can see how Tedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Tedy families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tedy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tedy 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 Tedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tedy. 100% of Tedy men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Tedy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Tedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tedy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tedy. 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 180 military records available for the last name Tedy. For the veterans among your Tedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tedy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Tedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tedy in 1972 was 96, and 75 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tedy 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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