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Theck Family History

Theck 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: Heck, Check, Thick, Sheck, Beck, Peck, Hick, Fleck, Eck, Hock

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Where is the Theck family from?

You can see how Theck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Theck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Theck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Theck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theck 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 155 census records available for the last name Theck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theck 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Theck. 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 29 military records available for the last name Theck. For the veterans among your Theck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Theck in 1963 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theck 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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