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Terponing Family History

Terponing 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: Terpening, Terpenning, Froning, De Koning, Tregoning, Berning

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Where is the Terponing family from?

You can see how Terponing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terponing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terponing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Terponing families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terponing's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Terponing families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Terponing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terponing 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Terponing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terponing. For the veterans among your Terponing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terponing lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terponing

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