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Terowsky Family History

Terowsky 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: Turowski, Trosky, Borowsky, Petrowsky, Brodsky, Borowski, Tarnowski

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Where is the Terowsky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terowsky 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 Terowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terowsky. 100% of Terowsky men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Terowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terowsky 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Terowsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Terowsky. For the veterans among your Terowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Terowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terowsky in 1970 was 84, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terowsky 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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