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Teresko Family History

Teresko 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: Terek, Teresi, Tedesco, Trisko, Hresko, Telesco, Gresko, Turek

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Where is the Teresko family from?

You can see how Teresko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teresko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teresko family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Teresko's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Teresko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teresko 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 Teresko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teresko. 67% of Teresko men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Car Builder
    34%

What Teresko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Teresko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teresko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Teresko. 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 76 military records available for the last name Teresko. For the veterans among your Teresko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teresko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Teresko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Teresko in 1968 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teresko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teresko 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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