History of your Surname
Get access to Teply family records.Start a free trial

Teply Family History

Teply Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Teplý): from teplý ‘warm’ a nickname for a heartfelt cordial person.

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


Similar surnames: Tupy, Tepley, Cieply, Teal, Pelly, Tilly, Tippy, Tebay, Teper, Feely

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Teply family from?

You can see how Teply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teply family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teply families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Teply families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 70% of all the recorded Teply's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Teply families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teply surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teply ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teply. 57% of Teply men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Teply women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teply were Carpenter and Maid. .

View Census Data for Teply | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Teply family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teply census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Teply

Passenger Lists

There are 486 immigration records available for the last name Teply. 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.

View all Teply immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 428 military records available for the last name Teply. For the veterans among your Teply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Teply military records

You've only scratched the surface of Teply family history

Discover More

What is the average Teply lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Teply life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teply in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teply

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Teply family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Teply last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial