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Terjelian Family History

Terjelian 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: Nersesian, Perelman, Berberian, Terzian, Derderian, Teitelman

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Where is the Terjelian family from?

You can see how Terjelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terjelian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terjelian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Terjelian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terjelian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terjelian 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 15 census records available for the last name Terjelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terjelian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Terjelian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Terjelian. For the veterans among your Terjelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terjelian lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Terjelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terjelian in 1983 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terjelian 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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