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Terlap Family History

Terlap 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: Perla, Tella, Terra, Terp, Delap, Teran, Herlan, Terral, Telep

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Where is the Terlap family from?

You can see how Terlap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlap family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Terlap families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terlap's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terlap families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlap 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 Terlap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terlap. 100% of Terlap women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Terlap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlap 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Terlap. 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 77 military records available for the last name Terlap. For the veterans among your Terlap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlap lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Terlap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terlap in 1960 was 58, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terlap 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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