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Terwellinger Family History

Terwellinger 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: Terwilliger, Trollinger, Terwilleger, Trullinger, Treffinger

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Where is the Terwellinger family from?

You can see how Terwellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwellinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terwellinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Terwellinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Terwellinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Terwellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwellinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Terwellinger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Terwellinger. For the veterans among your Terwellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwellinger lifespan?

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