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Terihay Family History

Terihay 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: Terry, Derham, Kershaw, Merida, Verity, Yerian, Merhar, Trias, Terra

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Where is the Terihay family from?

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

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

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Terihay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terihay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Terihay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Terihay. For the veterans among your Terihay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terihay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Terihay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Terihay in 1974 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terihay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terihay 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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