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Terzis Family History

Terzis Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name from terzis ‘tailor’ specifically a tailor of Greek traditional costume as opposed to European-style suits.

From Turkish terzi (see Terzi).

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


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Where is the Terzis family from?

You can see how Terzis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Terzis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terzis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Terzis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Terzis families in 1920.
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What did your Terzis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Terzis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Terzis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzis 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Terzis. 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 107 military records available for the last name Terzis. For the veterans among your Terzis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Terzis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terzis in 1960 was 66, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terzis 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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