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Terko Family History

Terko 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: Perko, Turko, Tervo, Berko, Ferko, Terzo, Herko, Turk, Terry, Turco

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Where is the Terko family from?

You can see how Terko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Terko family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terko 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 179 census records available for the last name Terko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terko 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Terko. 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 20 military records available for the last name Terko. For the veterans among your Terko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Terko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Terko in 1966 was 67, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terko 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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