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Thek Family History

Thek 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: Then, Thew, Shek, Thee, He, Turk, Turek, Heck, Thor, Chew

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Where is the Thek family from?

You can see how Thek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thek 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 193 census records available for the last name Thek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thek 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Thek. 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 297 military records available for the last name Thek. For the veterans among your Thek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Thek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thek in 1975 was 78, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thek 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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