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Terwelp Family History

Terwelp 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: Tewell, Terrell, Terrel, Turkel, Jewell, Mergel, Terres, Elwell

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Where is the Terwelp family from?

You can see how Terwelp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwelp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terwelp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Terwelp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terwelp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terwelp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwelp 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 Terwelp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terwelp. 34% of Terwelp men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Terwelp women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Terwelp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Terwelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwelp 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Terwelp. 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 83 military records available for the last name Terwelp. For the veterans among your Terwelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwelp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terwelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Terwelp in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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