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Techner Family History

Techner 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: Lechner, Rechner, Fechner, Teschner, Becher, Zehner, Buchner, Tickner

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Where is the Techner family from?

You can see how Techner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Techner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Techner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Techner families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Techner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Techner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Techner 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 Techner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Techner. 28% of Techner men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Plumber
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Techner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Techner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Techner 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Techner. 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 81 military records available for the last name Techner. For the veterans among your Techner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Techner lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Techner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Techner in 1974 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Techner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Techner 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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