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Terwilliger Family History

Terwilliger Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from a farm named Ter Willige ‘at the willow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terwilliger family from?

You can see how Terwilliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwilliger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terwilliger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 40 Terwilliger families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Terwilliger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terwilliger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwilliger 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 Terwilliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terwilliger. 16% of Terwilliger men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Terwilliger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terwilliger were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Terwilliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwilliger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Terwilliger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Terwilliger. For the veterans among your Terwilliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwilliger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Terwilliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Terwilliger in 1945 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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