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Terbet Family History

Terbet 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: Tarbet, Torbet, Herbst, Herbert, Terres, Erber, Tebbe, Terek, Vernet

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Where is the Terbet family from?

You can see how Terbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Terbet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Terbet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terbet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terbet 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 Terbet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Civil Engineer
    100%

What Terbet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Terbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terbet 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Terbet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Terbet. For the veterans among your Terbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terbet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Terbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Terbet in 1969 was 65, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terbet 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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