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Teska Family History

Teska Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Teske.

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


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Where is the Teska family from?

You can see how Teska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Teska families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Teska's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Teska families in 1911.
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What did your Teska ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Teska. 100% of Teska men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Teska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teska 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Teska. 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 606 military records available for the last name Teska. For the veterans among your Teska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teska lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Teska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Teska in 1953 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teska 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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