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Terzi Family History

Terzi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Terzo. Turkish: occupational name from terzi ‘tailor’ a word of Persian origin.

American shortened form (and Greek feminine form denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Greek Terzis ‘tailor’ a Hellenized form of 2 above.

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


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Where is the Terzi family from?

You can see how Terzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terzi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Terzi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terzi 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 Terzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terzi. 72% of Terzi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terzi women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    72%
  • Chef
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Terzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Terzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzi 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Terzi. 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 205 military records available for the last name Terzi. For the veterans among your Terzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Terzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Terzi in 1966 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terzi 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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