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Terzes Family History

Terzes 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: Terres, Ternes, Hermes, Torres, Berkes, Terek, Verges, Herzer, Serres

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Where is the Terzes family from?

You can see how Terzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terzes family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terzes's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Terzes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terzes 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 Terzes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terzes. 100% of Terzes 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 Terzes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Terzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Terzes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Terzes. For the veterans among your Terzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Terzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terzes in 1967 was 81, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terzes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terzes 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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