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Terkay Family History

Terkay 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, Berka, Berkey, Terra, Tebay, Turay, De Kay, Leray, Tarka, Tray

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Where is the Terkay family from?

You can see how Terkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terkay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Terkay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terkay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkay 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 27 census records available for the last name Terkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Terkay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Terkay. For the veterans among your Terkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Terkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Terkay in 1977 was 84, and 73 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkay 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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