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Terhofter Family History

Terhofter 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: Trotter, Mewhorter, Paternoster, Tester, Thrower, Holter, Rotter

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Where is the Terhofter family from?

You can see how Terhofter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhofter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terhofter family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Terhofter's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Terhofter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhofter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Terhofter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhofter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Terhofter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Terhofter. For the veterans among your Terhofter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhofter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Terhofter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terhofter in 1965 was 72, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terhofter 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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