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Terhorst Family History

Terhorst 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: Ter Horst, Berhorst, Berghorst, Selhorst, Barhorst, Weghorst, Horst

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Where is the Terhorst family from?

You can see how Terhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhorst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Terhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Terhorst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terhorst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terhorst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhorst 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 Terhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terhorst. 47% of Terhorst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Terhorst women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Terhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Terhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhorst 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Terhorst. 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 467 military records available for the last name Terhorst. For the veterans among your Terhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Terhorst in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terhorst 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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