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Terha Family History

Terha 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: Terra, Terry, Serra, Derham, Perla, Cerda, Bera, Sera, Testa, Berka

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Where is the Terha family from?

You can see how Terha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terha family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Terha families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Terha family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Terha's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Terha families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terha 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 40 census records available for the last name Terha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terha 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Terha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terha. For the veterans among your Terha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terha lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terha 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terha

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