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Terk Family History

Terk 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: Turk, Berk, Terek, Sterk, Perk, Terp, Erk, Gerk, Merk, Werk

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Where is the Terk family from?

You can see how Terk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Terk families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Terk's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Terk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terk 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 Terk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terk. 50% of Terk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terk women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terk were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Terk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Terk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terk 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Terk. 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 773 military records available for the last name Terk. For the veterans among your Terk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Terk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terk in 1962 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terk 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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