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Teahan Family History

Teahan Name Meaning

Irish (Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Téacháin ‘descendant of Téachán’ a personal name probably derived from teitheachán ‘fugitive’.

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


Similar surnames: Lenahan, Gahan, Deehan, Behan, Mahan, Meehan, Feehan, Monahan

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Where is the Teahan family from?

You can see how Teahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Teahan families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Teahan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teahan families in 1911.
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What did your Teahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Teahan. 100% of Teahan men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Teahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teahan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teahan. 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 591 military records available for the last name Teahan. For the veterans among your Teahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teahan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Teahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Teahan in 1955 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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