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Terkla Family History

Terkla 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: Perla, Berka, Tella, Terra, Perala, Terada, Trela, Merkl, Merola

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Where is the Terkla family from?

You can see how Terkla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terkla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terkla families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terkla's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Terkla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terkla 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 105 census records available for the last name Terkla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terkla 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Terkla. 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 126 military records available for the last name Terkla. For the veterans among your Terkla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terkla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Terkla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Terkla in 1963 was 82, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terkla 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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