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Tersini Family History

Tersini 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: Tersigni, Termini, Persin, Tessin, Persing, Termine, Perini, Ferrini

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Where is the Tersini family from?

You can see how Tersini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tersini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tersini family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tersini's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tersini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tersini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tersini ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Tersini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Tersini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tersini 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tersini. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tersini. For the veterans among your Tersini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tersini lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Tersini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tersini in 1967 was 29, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tersini 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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