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Tete Family History

Tete Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tate, Tetz, Tite, Teti, Pete, Tetu, Teate, Teten, Tepe, Tee

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Where is the Tete family from?

You can see how Tete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tete family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Tete families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tete's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tete families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tete 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 Tete ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tete. 40% of Tete men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tete women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tete were Carpenter and Cook. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tete 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Tete. 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 Tete. For the veterans among your Tete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tete lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tete in 1962 was 77, and 53 in 2001.

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