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Terjesen Family History

Terjesen 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: Bergesen, Terres, Treen, Teresi, Tennessen, Terrien, Arnesen

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Where is the Terjesen family from?

You can see how Terjesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terjesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Terjesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terjesen family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terjesen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Terjesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terjesen 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 Terjesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Terjesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Terjesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terjesen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Terjesen. 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 87 military records available for the last name Terjesen. For the veterans among your Terjesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terjesen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Terjesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terjesen in 1945 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terjesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terjesen 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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