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Teschke Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Tesch .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Geschke, Heschke, Jeschke, Peschke, Meschke, Reschke, Pischke

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Where is the Teschke family from?

You can see how Teschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Teschke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Teschke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Teschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teschke 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 Teschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teschke. 27% of Teschke men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Teschke women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teschke were Foreman and Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Sewer
    20%
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What Teschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teschke 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Teschke. 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 394 military records available for the last name Teschke. For the veterans among your Teschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Teschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Teschke in 1962 was 66, and 68 in 2004.

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