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Terboss Family History

Terboss 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: Tross, Deross, Zerfoss, Servoss, Ross, Cross, Herbst, Gross, Terres

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Where is the Terboss family from?

You can see how Terboss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terboss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terboss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Terboss families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Terboss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terboss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terboss 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 Terboss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terboss. 100% of Terboss women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Terboss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Terboss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terboss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Terboss. 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 55 military records available for the last name Terboss. For the veterans among your Terboss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terboss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terboss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terboss in 1962 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terboss 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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