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Tersteeg Family History

Tersteeg 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: Versteeg, Versteegh, Tester, Kerstein, Gersten, Gerstein, Gerster

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Where is the Tersteeg family from?

You can see how Tersteeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tersteeg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tersteeg family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tersteeg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tersteeg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tersteeg 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 Tersteeg ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tersteeg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Tersteeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tersteeg 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Tersteeg. 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 51 military records available for the last name Tersteeg. For the veterans among your Tersteeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tersteeg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tersteeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tersteeg in 1964 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tersteeg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tersteeg 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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