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Teryek Family History

Teryek 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: Terek, Turek, Terres, Herek, Ternes, Peryea, Terrel, Berner, Turner

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Where is the Teryek family from?

You can see how Teryek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teryek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teryek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Teryek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Teryek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teryek 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 Teryek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Teryek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Teryek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teryek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Teryek. 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 Teryek. For the veterans among your Teryek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teryek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Teryek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Teryek in 1973 was 58, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teryek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teryek 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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