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Terwilligar Family History

Terwilligar 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, Terwilleger, William, Heiliger, Mcwilliam, Milligan

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Where is the Terwilligar family from?

You can see how Terwilligar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwilligar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Terwilligar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terwilligar family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terwilligar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Terwilligar families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Terwilligar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwilligar 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Terwilligar. 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 117 military records available for the last name Terwilligar. For the veterans among your Terwilligar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwilligar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Terwilligar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Terwilligar in 1965 was 57, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terwilligar 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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