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Terwische Family History

Terwische 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: Triche, Delwiche, Leriche, Rische, Bertsche, Reische, Trice

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Where is the Terwische family from?

You can see how Terwische families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terwische family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terwische families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Terwische's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terwische families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terwische surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Terwische. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwische 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Terwische. 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 45 military records available for the last name Terwische. For the veterans among your Terwische ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwische lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Terwische life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Terwische in 1966 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terwische 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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