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Terp Family History

Terp Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from either of two places so named in Brandenburg and Schleswig-Holstein.

Perhaps a nickname for a patient person from a derivative of a Slavic verb (e.g. Czech trepeti) meaning ‘to tolerate’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terp family from?

You can see how Terp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Terp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terp family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terp's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Terp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terp 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 Terp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terp. 20% of Terp men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Terp women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terp were Tileing and Clerical.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Tileing
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Clerical
    40%

What Terp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Terp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terp 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Terp. 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 516 military records available for the last name Terp. For the veterans among your Terp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Terp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Terp in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terp 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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