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Terlecky Family History

Terlecky 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: Terlecki, Turley, Berley, Tenley, Terek, Tetley, Verley, Herbeck

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Where is the Terlecky family from?

You can see how Terlecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terlecky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Terlecky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terlecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlecky 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 Terlecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terlecky. 38% of Terlecky men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Terlecky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terlecky were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Terlecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Terlecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlecky 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Terlecky. 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 79 military records available for the last name Terlecky. For the veterans among your Terlecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlecky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terlecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Terlecky in 1963 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terlecky 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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