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Terpening Family History

Terpening Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Terpenning.

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


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Where is the Terpening family from?

You can see how Terpening families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpening family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terpening families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 20 Terpening families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Terpening's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terpening families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpening 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 Terpening ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terpening. 34% of Terpening men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Terpening women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terpening were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Terpening family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Terpening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpening 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Terpening. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terpening. For the veterans among your Terpening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpening lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Terpening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Terpening in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpening 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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