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Terpeny Family History

Terpeny 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: Tarpey, Cerveny, Tenpenny, Torpey, Turpen, Terry, Torney, Trent

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Where is the Terpeny family from?

You can see how Terpeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terpeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Terpeny families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpeny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terpeny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Terpeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpeny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Terpeny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Terpeny. For the veterans among your Terpeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpeny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Terpeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Terpeny in 1972 was 78, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpeny 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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