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Tetu Family History

Tetu Name Meaning

French (Têtu also Tétu): nickname from têtu ‘stubborn’ a derivative of tête ‘head’ (Old French teste).

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


Similar surnames: Test, Beau, Tite, Ketz, Hetu, Stetz, Reau, Nett, Tetro, Toth

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Where is the Tetu family from?

You can see how Tetu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tetu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Tetu families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tetu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tetu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tetu. 50% of Tetu men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tetu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetu 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Tetu. 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 712 military records available for the last name Tetu. For the veterans among your Tetu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tetu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetu in 1960 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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