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Teak Family History

Teak Name 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: Deak, Peak, Tak, Teal, Tezak, Tea, Tear, Teat, Teas, Leak

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Where is the Teak family from?

You can see how Teak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Teak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Teak family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Teak's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Teak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teak. 100% of Teak men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Teak women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Teak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teak 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Teak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Teak. For the veterans among your Teak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Teak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Teak in 1966 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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