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Teach Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Swiss German Dietsch . Americanized form of Swiss German Dütsch or Tütsch Alemannic forms of Deutsch .

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


Similar surnames: Trach, Peach, Pach, Creach, Beach, Teich, Tea, Eash, Pech, Yach

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Where is the Teach family from?

You can see how Teach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Teach families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Teach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teach. 19% of Teach men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Teach women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teach were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Teach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teach 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Teach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Teach. For the veterans among your Teach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teach lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Teach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Teach in 1955 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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