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Terzy Family History

Terzy 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: Terry, Terzi, Terzo, Berry, Troy, Merry, Dery, Percy, Leroy, Ferry

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Where is the Terzy family from?

You can see how Terzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Terzy family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Terzy's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Terzy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terzy 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 18 census records available for the last name Terzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Terzy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Terzy. For the veterans among your Terzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Terzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Terzy in 1962 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terzy 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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