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Terlizzi Family History

Terlizzi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Terlizzi in Bari province probably so named from Latin inter iliceas ‘among the holm oaks’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terlizzi family from?

You can see how Terlizzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlizzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Terlizzi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Terlizzi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terlizzi families in 1920.
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What did your Terlizzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terlizzi. 40% of Terlizzi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terlizzi women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terlizzi were Presser and Dress Maker.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Terlizzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Terlizzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlizzi 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Terlizzi. 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 612 military records available for the last name Terlizzi. For the veterans among your Terlizzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlizzi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Terlizzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Terlizzi in 1960 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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