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Terherst Family History

Terherst 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: Verhelst, Ter Horst, Berhorst, Ernest, Herbert, Terres, Dechert

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Where is the Terherst family from?

You can see how Terherst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terherst family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Terherst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Terherst families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terherst's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Terherst families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terherst 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 Terherst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terherst. 100% of Terherst 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 Terherst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Terherst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terherst 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Terherst. 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 21 military records available for the last name Terherst. For the veterans among your Terherst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terherst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Terherst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Terherst in 1966 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terherst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terherst 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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