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Terzich Family History

Terzich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Serbian Croatian and Bosniak Terzić (see Terzic).

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


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Where is the Terzich family from?

You can see how Terzich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Terzich families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Terzich's in USA. California had the highest population of Terzich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terzich 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 Terzich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terzich. 42% of Terzich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terzich women worked as a 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
    42%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Brakeman
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Terzich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Terzich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzich 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Terzich. 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 151 military records available for the last name Terzich. For the veterans among your Terzich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terzich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terzich in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terzich 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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