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Tercyak Family History

Tercyak 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: Teruya, Terry, Percy, Turck, Demchak, Terek, Terra, Mercy, Cermak

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Where is the Tercyak family from?

You can see how Tercyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tercyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tercyak families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tercyak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tercyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tercyak 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 Tercyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tercyak. 50% of Tercyak men worked as a Stock Clerk and 100% of Tercyak women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Stock Clerk
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Tercyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Tercyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tercyak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tercyak. 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 111 military records available for the last name Tercyak. For the veterans among your Tercyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tercyak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tercyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tercyak in 1966 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tercyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tercyak 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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