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Terpen Family History

Terpen 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: Turpen, Turpin, Terres, Toren, Herren, Bergen, Tippen, Terek, Treen

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Where is the Terpen family from?

You can see how Terpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terpen family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Terpen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Terpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Terpen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Terpen. For the veterans among your Terpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Terpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terpen in 1992 was 80, and 28 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpen 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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