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Terbeck Family History

Terbeck 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: Herbeck, Torbeck, Verbeck, Overbeck, Terek, Lembeck, Lebeck, Oberbeck

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Where is the Terbeck family from?

You can see how Terbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terbeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Terbeck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Terbeck family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Terbeck's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Terbeck families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terbeck 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 Terbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terbeck. 34% of Terbeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Terbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Terbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terbeck 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Terbeck. 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 91 military records available for the last name Terbeck. For the veterans among your Terbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Terbeck in 1962 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terbeck 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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