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Terkin Family History

Terkin 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: Temkin, Perkin, Merkin, Gerkin, Berlin, Turpin, Merlin, Tarin, Bergin

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Where is the Terkin family from?

You can see how Terkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Terkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terkin family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Terkin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Terkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkin 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 79 census records available for the last name Terkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Terkin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Terkin. For the veterans among your Terkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Terkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Terkin in 1979 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkin 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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