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Terlan Family History

Terlan 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: Teran, Herlan, Terman, German, Berlin, Verran, Berman, Perla, Berland

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Where is the Terlan family from?

You can see how Terlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Terlan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Terlan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Terlan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Terlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlan 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 123 census records available for the last name Terlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Terlan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Terlan. For the veterans among your Terlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terlan 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 Terlan

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