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Terhurne Family History

Terhurne 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: Terhune, Sherburne, Bethune, Thune, Thurn, Treharne, Thorne, Termine

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Where is the Terhurne family from?

You can see how Terhurne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhurne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terhurne families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Terhurne's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Terhurne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhurne 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 Terhurne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Terhurne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Terhurne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhurne 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 Terhurne. 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 33 military records available for the last name Terhurne. For the veterans among your Terhurne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhurne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terhurne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Terhurne in 1963 was 83, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terhurne 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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