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Terkowitz Family History

Terkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Herskowitz, Berkovitz, Lefkowitz, Markowitz, Lewkowicz

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Where is the Terkowitz family from?

You can see how Terkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terkowitz family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terkowitz's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Terkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Terkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkowitz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Terkowitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Terkowitz. For the veterans among your Terkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Terkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Terkowitz in 1969 was 85, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkowitz 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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