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Terpeluk Family History

Terpeluk 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: Terek, Tempel, Herpel, Terrell, Terrel, Turek, Temple, Turkel, Mergel

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Where is the Terpeluk family from?

You can see how Terpeluk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpeluk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terpeluk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpeluk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terpeluk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpeluk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Terpeluk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpeluk 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Terpeluk. 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 13 military records available for the last name Terpeluk. For the veterans among your Terpeluk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpeluk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Terpeluk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terpeluk in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpeluk 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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