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Teiken Family History

Teiken 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: Heiken, Teigen, Eiken, Geiken, Heiden, Eisen, Heien, Leiker, Eike

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Where is the Teiken family from?

You can see how Teiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teiken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teiken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Teiken families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Teiken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Teiken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teiken 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 Teiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teiken. 100% of Teiken 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
    100%

What Teiken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Teiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teiken 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Teiken. 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 16 military records available for the last name Teiken. For the veterans among your Teiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teiken lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Teiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Teiken in 1960 was 34, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teiken 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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