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Teeler Family History

Teeler 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: Teller, Keeler, Peeler, Beeler, Tesler, Tegeler, Meeler, Feeler

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Where is the Teeler family from?

You can see how Teeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Teeler families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Teeler's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Teeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teeler 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 Teeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Teeler. 100% of Teeler men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

What Teeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Teeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teeler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Teeler. 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 128 military records available for the last name Teeler. For the veterans among your Teeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Teeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Teeler in 1966 was 80, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teeler 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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