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Takach Family History

Takach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Takács ‘weaver’ (see Takacs) and its Slovak, Czech, Rusyn, Croatian, and Slovenian forms (see Takac).

Americanized form of Polish Tkacz ‘weaver’.

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


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Where is the Takach family from?

You can see how Takach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Takach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Takach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Takach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Takach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Takach 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 Takach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Takach. 26% of Takach men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Takach women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Takach were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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
    26%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cigar Maker
    10%
  • Trimmer
    10%
  • Typist
    10%

What Takach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Takach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Takach 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Takach. 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 874 military records available for the last name Takach. For the veterans among your Takach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Takach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Takach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Takach in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Takach 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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