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Terway Family History

Terway 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: Erway, Terry, Terra, Benway, Tebay, Selway, Turay, Leray, Tray, Teran

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Where is the Terway family from?

You can see how Terway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Terway families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Terway's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Terway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terway 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 Terway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terway. 100% of Terway 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 Terway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Terway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terway 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Terway. 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 58 military records available for the last name Terway. For the veterans among your Terway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Terway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Terway in 1969 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terway 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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