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Terchek Family History

Terchek 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, Vercher, Lerche, Teicher, Teachey, Zercher, Tescher, Berchem

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Where is the Terchek family from?

You can see how Terchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terchek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terchek 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 Terchek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terchek. 67% of Terchek 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%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Terchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Terchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terchek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Terchek. 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 32 military records available for the last name Terchek. For the veterans among your Terchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terchek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Terchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Terchek in 1964 was 83, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terchek 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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