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Terringer Family History

Terringer 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: Berringer, Ferringer, Gerringer, Derringer, Beringer, Behringer

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Where is the Terringer family from?

You can see how Terringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terringer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terringer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terringer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terringer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Terringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terringer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Terringer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Terringer. For the veterans among your Terringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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