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Tekin Family History

Tekin Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from tekin ‘lucky’ regionally or archaically also e.g. ‘single without a mate’ and ‘well-behaved’.

The surname may have also attributed the ornamental meaning ‘prince’ from tekin, an old Turkish title for the youngest son (of the sultan) who inherited father's immovable property.

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


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You can see how Tekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tekin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tekin family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tekin's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Tekin families in 1920.
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What did your Tekin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tekin. 100% of Tekin men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Tekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tekin 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Tekin. 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 65 military records available for the last name Tekin. For the veterans among your Tekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tekin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tekin in 1968 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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