This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Teits family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Teits Family History

Teits 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: Teats, Teets, Reis, Meis, Beets, Leite, Weith, Weiss, Beitz, Testa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Teits family from?

You can see how Teits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teits family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Teits families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Teits's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Teits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Teits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teits census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Teits

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Teits. 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.

View all Teits immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Teits. For the veterans among your Teits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Teits military records

You've only scratched the surface of Teits family history

Discover More

What is the average Teits lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1970, in the United States, Teits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Teits in 1966 was 77, and 78 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teits

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teits 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Teits family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial