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Terborg Family History

Terborg 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: Torborg, Herberg, Verburg, Terry, Herzog, Borg, Seaberg, Heiberg

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Where is the Terborg family from?

You can see how Terborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terborg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Terborg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Terborg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Terborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terborg 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 Terborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terborg. 50% of Terborg 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
    50%
  • Radio Technician
    50%

What Terborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Terborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terborg 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Terborg. 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 82 military records available for the last name Terborg. For the veterans among your Terborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terborg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Terborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Terborg in 1967 was 60, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terborg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terborg 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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