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Tetts Family History

Tetts 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: Betts, Letts, Getts, Teats, Teets, Metts, Petts, Zetts, Beets, Tutt

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Where is the Tetts family from?

You can see how Tetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tetts family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tetts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Tetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetts 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Tetts. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tetts. For the veterans among your Tetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetts lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Tetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tetts in 1955 was 37, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetts 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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