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Terpany Family History

Terpany 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: Terrano, Teran, Germany, Terrana, Terman, German, Terry, Verran

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Where is the Terpany family from?

You can see how Terpany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terpany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Terpany families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terpany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terpany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpany 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 Terpany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terpany. 100% of Terpany women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Terpany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpany 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Terpany. 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 21 military records available for the last name Terpany. For the veterans among your Terpany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpany lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Terpany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Terpany in 1965 was 85, and 92 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpany 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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