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Tereck Family History

Tereck 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, Turek, Turck, Reeck, Reck, Teresi, Lebeck, Herek, Merck

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Where is the Tereck family from?

You can see how Tereck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tereck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tereck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tereck family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tereck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tereck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tereck 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 Tereck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tereck. 63% of Tereck 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Tereck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Tereck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tereck 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tereck. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tereck. For the veterans among your Tereck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tereck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tereck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tereck in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tereck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tereck 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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