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Terefenko Family History

Terefenko 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, Treen, Terrero, Terrien, Terenzi, Benevento, Trevena, Trento

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Where is the Terefenko family from?

You can see how Terefenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terefenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Terefenko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Terefenko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terefenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terefenko 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 Terefenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terefenko. 47% of Terefenko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terefenko women worked as a Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Knitter
    39%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Terefenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Terefenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terefenko 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Terefenko. 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 125 military records available for the last name Terefenko. For the veterans among your Terefenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terefenko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Terefenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Terefenko in 1969 was 40, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terefenko 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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