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Tevis Family History

Tevis Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Tewes.

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


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Where is the Tevis family from?

You can see how Tevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tevis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Tevis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tevis families in 1911.
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What did your Tevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tevis. 21% of Tevis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Tevis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tevis were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Tevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tevis 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Tevis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tevis. For the veterans among your Tevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tevis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tevis in 1949 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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