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Techen Family History

Techen 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: Bechen, Chen, Becher, Tache, Eichen, Then, Eschen, Achen, Fecher

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Where is the Techen family from?

You can see how Techen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Techen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Techen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Techen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Techen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Techen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Techen 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 Techen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Techen. 50% of Techen men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Techen women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Techen were Farmer and Office 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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Techen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Techen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Techen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Techen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Techen. For the veterans among your Techen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Techen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Techen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Techen in 1965 was 23, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Techen 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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