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Terwlliger Family History

Terwlliger 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, Trollinger, Tellier, Trullinger, Teller

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Where is the Terwlliger family from?

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

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

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What is the average Terwlliger lifespan?

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