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Terpak Family History

Terpak Surname Meaning

Slovak (eastern Slovakia; Terpák) and Rusyn (in Slovakia spelled Terpák): variant of Tirpak.

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


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Where is the Terpak family from?

You can see how Terpak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terpak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Terpak families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terpak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terpak families in 1880.
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What did your Terpak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terpak. 34% of Terpak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Terpak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terpak were Salesman and Packing.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Packing
    25%

What Terpak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Terpak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpak 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Terpak. 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 225 military records available for the last name Terpak. For the veterans among your Terpak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Terpak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Terpak in 1961 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpak 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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