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Terpestra Family History

Terpestra 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: Terpstra, Tempesta, Tempest, Kerkstra, Ernest, Terres, Herrera

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Where is the Terpestra family from?

You can see how Terpestra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpestra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terpestra family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terpestra's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Terpestra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpestra 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 Terpestra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terpestra. 50% of Terpestra men worked as a General Farmer.

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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

  • General Farmer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Terpestra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Terpestra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpestra 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Terpestra. 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 2 military records available for the last name Terpestra. For the veterans among your Terpestra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpestra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpestra 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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