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Teknus Family History

Teknus 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: Ternus, Tennis, Venus, Ternes, Dennis, Teng, Magnus, Kus, Terres

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Teknus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teknus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Teknus. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Teknus. For the veterans among your Teknus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teknus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Teknus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Teknus in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 1983.

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