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Terpoorten Family History

Terpoorten 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: Porten, Verdoorn, Terrien, Trouten, De Porter, Vervoort, Porter

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Where is the Terpoorten family from?

You can see how Terpoorten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terpoorten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terpoorten family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Terpoorten's in USA. California had the highest population of Terpoorten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terpoorten 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 24 census records available for the last name Terpoorten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terpoorten 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Terpoorten. 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 5 military records available for the last name Terpoorten. For the veterans among your Terpoorten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terpoorten lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Terpoorten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Terpoorten in 1997 was 57, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terpoorten 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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