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Terwilleger Family History

Terwilleger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Terwilliger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terwilleger family from?

You can see how Terwilleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwilleger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terwilleger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 63 Terwilleger families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Terwilleger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terwilleger families in 1840.
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What did your Terwilleger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terwilleger. 20% of Terwilleger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Terwilleger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terwilleger were Machinist and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Terwilleger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terwilleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwilleger 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Terwilleger. 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 582 military records available for the last name Terwilleger. For the veterans among your Terwilleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwilleger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terwilleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terwilleger in 1963 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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