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Tkacs Family History

Tkacs 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: Tkacz, Tkach, Takacs, Tkac, Tack, Tracy, Kaas, Kass, Kaus, Kaps

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Where is the Tkacs family from?

You can see how Tkacs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tkacs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Tkacs families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tkacs's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tkacs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tkacs 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 Tkacs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tkacs. 100% of Tkacs men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tkacs women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Tkacs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Tkacs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tkacs 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 964 immigration records available for the last name Tkacs. 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 218 military records available for the last name Tkacs. For the veterans among your Tkacs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tkacs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tkacs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tkacs in 1964 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tkacs 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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