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Teck Family History

Teck Surname 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: Beck, Heck, Peck, Eck, Tack, Tock, Keck, Weck, Reck, Deck

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Where is the Teck family from?

You can see how Teck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Teck families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Teck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Teck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teck 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 Teck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teck. 35% of Teck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Dentist
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

What Teck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teck 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Teck. 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 531 military records available for the last name Teck. For the veterans among your Teck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Teck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teck in 1960 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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