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Tekavec Family History

Tekavec Surname Meaning

Slovenian: occupational name from an old spelling of tkalec ‘weaver’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tekavec family from?

You can see how Tekavec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekavec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tekavec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Tekavec families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tekavec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tekavec families in 1920.
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What did your Tekavec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tekavec. 50% of Tekavec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tekavec women worked as a Clerk.

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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%
  • Finisher
    13%
  • Cabinet Maker
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Tekavec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Tekavec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekavec 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Tekavec. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Tekavec. For the veterans among your Tekavec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekavec lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tekavec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tekavec in 1962 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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