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Teta Family History

Teta Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Teti.

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


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Where is the Teta family from?

You can see how Teta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Teta family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teta's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Teta families in 1911.
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What did your Teta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teta. 36% of Teta men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Teta women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teta were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Common Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Teta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teta 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Teta. 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 692 military records available for the last name Teta. For the veterans among your Teta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teta lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Teta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Teta in 1959 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teta 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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