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Tetzke Family History

Tetzke 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: Totzke, Petzke, Tetz, Natzke, Teske, Rettke, Metze, Betke, Fitzke

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Where is the Tetzke family from?

You can see how Tetzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetzke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tetzke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tetzke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tetzke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetzke 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 Tetzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tetzke. 50% of Tetzke men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Tetzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Tetzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetzke 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 Tetzke. 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 21 military records available for the last name Tetzke. For the veterans among your Tetzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetzke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Tetzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tetzke in 1964 was 80, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tetzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetzke 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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