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Terfinko Family History

Terfinko 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: Trinko, Gerbino, Cerino, Merino, Traino, Cervino, Merlino, Trisko

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Where is the Terfinko family from?

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

What Terfinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Terfinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terfinko 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 Terfinko. 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 51 military records available for the last name Terfinko. For the veterans among your Terfinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terfinko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Terfinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Terfinko in 1969 was 76, and 80 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terfinko 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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