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Terheyden Family History

Terheyden 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: Verheyen, Heyden, Hayden, Heiden, Hyden, Hedden, Vanderheyden, Treen

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Where is the Terheyden family from?

You can see how Terheyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terheyden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terheyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Terheyden families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Terheyden's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terheyden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terheyden 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 Terheyden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Terheyden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Terheyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terheyden 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Terheyden. 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 13 military records available for the last name Terheyden. For the veterans among your Terheyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terheyden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Terheyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terheyden in 1964 was 63, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terheyden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terheyden 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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