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Teski Family History

Teski 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: Teske, Teska, Koski, Testa, Demski, Laski, Seki, Lesky, Tesch, Tesh

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Where is the Teski family from?

You can see how Teski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Teski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Teski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Teski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Teski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Teski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teski 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Teski. 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 75 military records available for the last name Teski. For the veterans among your Teski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Teski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Teski in 1977 was 76, and 87 in 2001.

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