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Terwiliger Family History

Terwiliger 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: Terwilliger, Terwilleger, Heiliger, Beringer, Weisiger, Heringer

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Where is the Terwiliger family from?

You can see how Terwiliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwiliger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terwiliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Terwiliger families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terwiliger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terwiliger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwiliger 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 600 census records available for the last name Terwiliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwiliger 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 Terwiliger. 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 79 military records available for the last name Terwiliger. For the veterans among your Terwiliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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