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Tersa Family History

Tersa 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: Terra, Terry, Serra, Perla, Cerda, Bera, Sera, Testa, Berka, Tella

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Where is the Tersa family from?

You can see how Tersa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tersa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tersa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tersa family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tersa's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Tersa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tersa 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 98 census records available for the last name Tersa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tersa 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Tersa. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tersa. For the veterans among your Tersa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tersa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Tersa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tersa in 1976 was 88, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tersa 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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