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Terlep Family History

Terlep 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: Telep, Turley, Berley, Terres, Teller, Tenley, Terek, Merle, Tetley

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Where is the Terlep family from?

You can see how Terlep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terlep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terlep family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terlep's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Terlep families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlep 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 Terlep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terlep. 75% of Terlep men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Terlep women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terlep were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Steno Secy
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Assembler
    17%

What Terlep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Terlep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlep 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Terlep. 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 118 military records available for the last name Terlep. For the veterans among your Terlep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlep lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terlep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Terlep in 1964 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terlep 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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