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Teears Family History

Teears 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: Sears, Beers, Cedars, Geers, Mears, Weers, Teer, Bears, Theard, Meers

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Where is the Teears family from?

You can see how Teears families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teears family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Teears families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Teears families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Teears's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Teears families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teears surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Teears. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teears 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Teears. 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 85 military records available for the last name Teears. For the veterans among your Teears ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teears lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Teears life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Teears in 1957 was 33, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teears 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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