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Terworth Family History

Terworth 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: Hepworth, Waterworth, Keyworth, Pebworth, Worth, Herfurth, Walworth

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Where is the Terworth family from?

You can see how Terworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Terworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Terworth families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terworth's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Terworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terworth 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 39 census records available for the last name Terworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terworth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Terworth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Terworth. For the veterans among your Terworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terworth 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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