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Where is the Teke family from?

You can see how Teke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Teke families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Teke's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Teke families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Teke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teke 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Teke. 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 27 military records available for the last name Teke. For the veterans among your Teke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teke lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Teke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Teke in 1973 was 55, and 79 in 2001.

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Teke Family History