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Terlie Family History

Terlie 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: Berlin, Merlin, Erie, Serlin, Leslie, Merle, Perlin, Terris, Terrien

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Where is the Terlie family from?

You can see how Terlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlie family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Terlie family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terlie's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Terlie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Terlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Terlie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terlie. For the veterans among your Terlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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