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Terhell Family History

Terhell 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: Terrell, Tyrrell, Truell, Kernell, Torell, Tennell, Percell, Tewell

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Where is the Terhell family from?

You can see how Terhell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terhell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Terhell families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Terhell's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Terhell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhell 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 Terhell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terhell. 100% of Terhell 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
    100%

What Terhell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Terhell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhell 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Terhell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Terhell. For the veterans among your Terhell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Terhell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terhell in 1963 was 70, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terhell 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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