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Tecza Family History

Tecza Surname Meaning

Polish (Tęcza): nickname from tęcza ‘rainbow’. Compare Tencza.

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


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Where is the Tecza family from?

You can see how Tecza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tecza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tecza families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Tecza's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Tecza families in 1920.
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What did your Tecza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tecza. 100% of Tecza men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tecza women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Sewing
    50%

What Tecza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Tecza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tecza 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Tecza. 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 230 military records available for the last name Tecza. For the veterans among your Tecza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tecza lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Tecza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tecza in 1957 was 41, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tecza 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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