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Terek Family History

Terek Name Meaning

Hungarian (Terék): metonymic occupational name for a herbalist or healer from terék terjék ‘drug used against poisons’.

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


Similar surnames: Berk, Turk, Turek, Reek, Terra, Sterk, Pere, Herek, Deren, Teem

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Where is the Terek family from?

You can see how Terek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Terek families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Terek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Terek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terek 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 Terek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terek. 38% of Terek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terek were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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What Terek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Terek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terek 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Terek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 302 military records available for the last name Terek. For the veterans among your Terek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Terek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Terek in 1950 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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