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Tetor Family History

Tetor 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: Tator, Textor, Tutor, Teetor, Teter, Hector, Peter, Thor, Nestor

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Where is the Tetor family from?

You can see how Tetor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Tetor families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tetor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tetor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetor 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 Tetor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tetor. 43% of Tetor men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tetor women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tetor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Tetor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetor 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tetor. 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 136 military records available for the last name Tetor. For the veterans among your Tetor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tetor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tetor in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tetor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetor 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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