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Terjak Family History

Terjak 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, Terra, Cermak, Tezak, Jerzak, Cernak, Teran, Tirpak, Terral

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Where is the Terjak family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Terjak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terjak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Terjak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Terjak. For the veterans among your Terjak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terjak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Terjak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Terjak in 1974 was 55, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terjak 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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