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Terwillinger Family History

Terwillinger 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, Willinger, Trollinger, Trullinger

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Where is the Terwillinger family from?

You can see how Terwillinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwillinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terwillinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Terwillinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terwillinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terwillinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwillinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Terwillinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terwillinger. 100% of Terwillinger men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Terwillinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Terwillinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwillinger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Terwillinger. 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 95 military records available for the last name Terwillinger. For the veterans among your Terwillinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwillinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Terwillinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Terwillinger in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terwillinger 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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