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Terlinden Family History

Terlinden 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: Linden, Terrien, Berlinger, Termine, Mclinden, Treinen, Verlander

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Where is the Terlinden family from?

You can see how Terlinden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlinden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terlinden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Terlinden families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Terlinden's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Terlinden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlinden 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 Terlinden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terlinden. 39% of Terlinden men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Terlinden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terlinden were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer Wife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Terlinden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Terlinden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlinden 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Terlinden. 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 159 military records available for the last name Terlinden. For the veterans among your Terlinden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlinden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Terlinden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terlinden in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terlinden 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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