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Terhune Family History

Terhune Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Huinen near Putten in Gelderland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terhune family from?

You can see how Terhune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhune family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terhune families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 81 Terhune families living in New Jersey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Terhune's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Terhune families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhune 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 Terhune ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terhune. 17% of Terhune men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Terhune women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terhune were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Terhune family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Terhune. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Terhune. For the veterans among your Terhune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhune lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Terhune life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Terhune in 1941 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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