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Terpy Family History

Terpy 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: Terry, Terp, Torpy, Tarpy, Berry, Troy, Merry, Dery, Percy, Leroy

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Where is the Terpy family from?

You can see how Terpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Terpy families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Terpy families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Terpy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Terpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Terpy. 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 military records available for the last name Terpy. For the veterans among your Terpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpy 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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