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Tschentke Family History

Tschentke 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: Schenke, Schenk, Schenkel, Schnake, Schenker, Schelske, Tschantz

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Where is the Tschentke family from?

You can see how Tschentke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschentke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tschentke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschentke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tschentke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tschentke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tschentke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tschentke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschentke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tschentke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tschentke. For the veterans among your Tschentke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschentke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Tschentke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tschentke in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschentke 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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