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Teerlink Family History

Teerlink Surname 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: Teeling, Meerdink, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Herling, Geurink, Perlin

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Where is the Teerlink family from?

You can see how Teerlink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teerlink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Teerlink families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Teerlink's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Teerlink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teerlink 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 Teerlink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teerlink. 100% of Teerlink men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Teerlink women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Teerlink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Teerlink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teerlink 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Teerlink. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Teerlink. For the veterans among your Teerlink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teerlink lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Teerlink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Teerlink in 1969 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teerlink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teerlink 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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