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Terzin Family History

Terzin 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: Terzi, Terzian, Berlin, Turpin, Merlin, Tarin, Berezin, Bergin

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Where is the Terzin family from?

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

What did your Terzin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terzin. 100% of Terzin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terzin women worked as a Clerk Office. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk Office
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Terzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzin 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Terzin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Terzin. For the veterans among your Terzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Terzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Terzin in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 2001.

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