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Thecker Family History

Thecker 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: Hecker, Thacker, Tucker, Hacker, Strecker, Ecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Thecker family from?

You can see how Thecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Thecker families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 7 Thecker families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Thecker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thecker 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 Thecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thecker. 50% of Thecker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Thecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Thecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thecker 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Thecker. 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 33 military records available for the last name Thecker. For the veterans among your Thecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thecker lifespan?

Average Thecker life expectancy in 1995 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thecker 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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