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Terz Family History

Terz 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: Tetz, Terzi, Terp, Terzo, Perz, Herz, Merz, Turk, Lenz, Terry

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Where is the Terz family from?

You can see how Terz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terz family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terz's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Terz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terz 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 94 census records available for the last name Terz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terz 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Terz. 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 58 military records available for the last name Terz. For the veterans among your Terz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terz lifespan?

Average Terz life expectancy in 1973 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terz 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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