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Terleski Family History

Terleski 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: Terlecki, Teresi, Meleski, Zaleski, Terres, Poleski, Terek, Turowski

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Where is the Terleski family from?

You can see how Terleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terleski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Terleski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terleski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terleski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terleski 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 Terleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terleski. 100% of Terleski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Terleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Terleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terleski 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Terleski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Terleski. For the veterans among your Terleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terleski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Terleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Terleski in 1965 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terleski 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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