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Telecky Family History

Telecky 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: Selesky, Terlecki, Lecky, Fleck, Melendy, Zelenka, Tenley, Terek

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Where is the Telecky family from?

You can see how Telecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Telecky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Telecky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Telecky families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Telecky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Telecky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Telecky 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 Telecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Telecky. 62% of Telecky 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
    62%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Telecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Telecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Telecky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Telecky. 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 185 military records available for the last name Telecky. For the veterans among your Telecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Telecky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Telecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Telecky in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Telecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Telecky 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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