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Terkun Family History

Terkun 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: Verdun, Sterken, Temkin, Gerken, Perun, Terhune, Perkin, Teran

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Where is the Terkun family from?

You can see how Terkun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terkun family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Terkun's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Terkun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkun 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 1 census records available for the last name Terkun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkun 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Terkun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terkun. For the veterans among your Terkun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkun lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Terkun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terkun in 1972 was 63, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkun 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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