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Teska Family History

Teska Name Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): variant of Teske .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Teske, Jeske, Jeska, Kaska, Tess, Peska, Leske, Meske, Beske, Raska

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Where is the Teska family from?

You can see how Teska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Teska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 21% of all the recorded Teska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Teska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teska. 25% of Teska men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Teska women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teska were Labor and 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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What Teska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Teska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teska 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Teska. 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 606 military records available for the last name Teska. For the veterans among your Teska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teska lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Teska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Teska in 1953 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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