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Tetlak Family History

Tetlak Surname 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: Tella, Sedlak, Tetley, Tezak, Pelak, Selak, Belak, Petak, Tetlow

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Where is the Tetlak family from?

You can see how Tetlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetlak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tetlak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tetlak families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetlak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tetlak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetlak 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 Tetlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tetlak. 36% of Tetlak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Tetlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Tetlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetlak 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Tetlak. 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 145 military records available for the last name Tetlak. For the veterans among your Tetlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetlak lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Tetlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tetlak in 1940 was 26, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetlak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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