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Terpkosh Family History

Terpkosh 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: Ter Bush, Grosh, Terres, Trost, Markos, Perko, Prakash, Rokos, Berkes

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Where is the Terpkosh family from?

You can see how Terpkosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpkosh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terpkosh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Terpkosh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpkosh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Terpkosh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpkosh 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 Terpkosh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Terpkosh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Terpkosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpkosh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Terpkosh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Terpkosh. For the veterans among your Terpkosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpkosh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1997, in the United States, Terpkosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Terpkosh in 1947 was 34, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terpkosh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpkosh 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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