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Tercek Family History

Tercek Name 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: Terek, Turek, Terres, Turck, Mercer, Herek, Merck, Tierce, Herceg

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Where is the Tercek family from?

You can see how Tercek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tercek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tercek family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tercek's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tercek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tercek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tercek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tercek. 100% of Tercek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Tercek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tercek 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Tercek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Tercek. For the veterans among your Tercek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tercek lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Tercek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tercek in 1940 was 29, and 71 in 2004.

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