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Terpe Family History

Terpe 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: Serpe, Terp, Tepe, Torre, Temple, Terry, Berke, Terres, Herre, Erie

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Where is the Terpe family from?

You can see how Terpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Terpe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terpe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpe 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 Terpe ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Terpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Terpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpe 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Terpe. 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 129 military records available for the last name Terpe. For the veterans among your Terpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terpe in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpe 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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