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Terzian Family History

Terzian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the occupational name terzi ‘tailor’ which is of Turkish origin (see Terzi).

This form of the surname is found mainly in the US, France, Lebanon, and South America; in Armenia it is spelled (transliterated) Terzyan.

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


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Where is the Terzian family from?

You can see how Terzian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Terzian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Terzian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Terzian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terzian families in 1920.
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What did your Terzian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terzian. 20% of Terzian men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Terzian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terzian were Cook and Stenographer.

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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

  • Tailor
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Photographer
    13%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Terzian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Terzian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Terzian. 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 346 military records available for the last name Terzian. For the veterans among your Terzian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzian lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Terzian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Terzian in 1954 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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