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Tersigni Family History

Tersigni Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a habitational name from Terzigno a place in Naples province.

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


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Where is the Tersigni family from?

You can see how Tersigni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tersigni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tersigni families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tersigni's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tersigni families in 1920.
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What did your Tersigni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tersigni. 67% of Tersigni men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tersigni women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tersigni were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Tersigni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Tersigni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tersigni 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Tersigni. 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 113 military records available for the last name Tersigni. For the veterans among your Tersigni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tersigni lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tersigni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tersigni in 1960 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tersigni 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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