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Terling Family History

Terling Surname Meaning

see Tarling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Terling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Terling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Terling families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terling families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Terling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terling 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Terling. 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 57 military records available for the last name Terling. For the veterans among your Terling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terling lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Terling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terling in 1972 was 62, and 83 in 1998.

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