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Tech Family History

Tech Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from a short form of any of various Slavic personal names composed with the element teh ‘comfort consolation’ (from the root of the Old Slavic word utěha).

For example, one such personal name is Vojtech.

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


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Where is the Tech family from?

You can see how Tech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tech family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Tech families living in Manitoba. This was about 93% of all the recorded Tech's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tech 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 Tech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tech. 39% of Tech men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tech women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tech were Operator and Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Tech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tech 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Tech. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Tech. For the veterans among your Tech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tech lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tech in 1959 was 48, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tech 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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