Origins of the Teft surname
About the Tefts
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Interesting facts about Teft
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Teft surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.
Who were Tefts most likely to marry?
Tift Or Tefts
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Tift Or Tefts Or Tifft Or Teft Or Tufts
Our tell us which families married Tefts.
What are the most common Teft first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tefts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tefts in 1921
Charwoman
2
Dressmaker
2
Housekeeper
2
Straw Bonnet Maker
2
Straw Bonnett Maker
2
Common male occupations for Tefts in 1921
Iron Turner
3
Machine Fitter
3
Solicitors Clerk
3
Bricklayer
2
Bricklayer's Labourer
2
