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Terhe Family History

Terhe 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: Berhe, Torre, Terry, Berke, Terres, Herre, Erie, Tache, Cerne, Berge

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Where is the Terhe family from?

You can see how Terhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhe family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Terhe family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terhe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Terhe families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Terhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Terhe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Terhe. For the veterans among your Terhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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