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Terbert Family History

Terbert 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: Herbert, Torbert, Tarbert, Teubert, Tabbert, Ebbert, Helbert, Erber

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Where is the Terbert family from?

You can see how Terbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terbert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Terbert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Terbert family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terbert's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Terbert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terbert 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 Terbert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Terbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terbert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Terbert. 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 11 military records available for the last name Terbert. For the veterans among your Terbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terbert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terbert 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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