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Tervy Family History

Tervy 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: Terry, Tervo, Berry, Troy, Merry, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Ferry, Perry

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Where is the Tervy family from?

You can see how Tervy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tervy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tervy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Tervy families living in Kentucky. This was about 86% of all the recorded Tervy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tervy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tervy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tervy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tervy. 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 Tervy. For the veterans among your Tervy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tervy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tervy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tervy

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