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Teagarden Family History

Teagarden Name Meaning

Variant of Teegarden a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Teegarden, Teegardin, Tegarden, Engard, Gaden, Tjaden, Weingarden

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Where is the Teagarden family from?

You can see how Teagarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teagarden family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Teagarden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Teagarden families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Teagarden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Teagarden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teagarden 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 Teagarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teagarden. 27% of Teagarden men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Teagarden women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teagarden were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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What Teagarden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Teagarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teagarden 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Teagarden. 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 825 military records available for the last name Teagarden. For the veterans among your Teagarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teagarden lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Teagarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Teagarden in 1945 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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