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Terpo Family History

Terpo 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: Tervo, Terp, Terzo, Terry, Turco, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Torno, Toro

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Where is the Terpo family from?

You can see how Terpo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terpo family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terpo's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Terpo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpo 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 Terpo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terpo. 100% of Terpo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Terpo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Terpo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpo 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Terpo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Terpo. For the veterans among your Terpo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Terpo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Terpo in 1969 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terpo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpo 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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