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Terwell Family History

Terwell 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: Tewell, Terrell, Jewell, Elwell, Sewell, Harwell, Tyrrell, Truell

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Where is the Terwell family from?

You can see how Terwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Terwell families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terwell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Terwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwell 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 79 census records available for the last name Terwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Terwell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Terwell. For the veterans among your Terwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Terwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Terwell in 1965 was 59, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terwell 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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