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Tergis Family History

Tergis 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: Terris, Regis, Terres, Fergus, Sergio, Bergin, Verges, Sturgis

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Where is the Tergis family from?

You can see how Tergis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tergis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tergis's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Tergis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tergis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Tergis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tergis. For the veterans among your Tergis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Tergis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tergis in 1971 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tergis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergis 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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