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Teks Family History

Teks 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: Tews, Teas, Tess, Reis, Lees, Teng, Ness, Meis, Hees, Tell

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Where is the Teks family from?

You can see how Teks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teks family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Teks's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Teks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Teks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teks 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Teks. 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 3 military records available for the last name Teks. For the veterans among your Teks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teks lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Teks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Teks in 1979 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teks 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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