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Terbey Family History

Terbey 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: Terry, Torney, Cerney, Turley, Berley, Terres, Erber, Tenley, Berkey

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Where is the Terbey family from?

You can see how Terbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terbey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terbey family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terbey's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Terbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terbey 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 34 census records available for the last name Terbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terbey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Terbey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Terbey. For the veterans among your Terbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terbey lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Terbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Terbey in 1983 was 88, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terbey 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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