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Terhart Family History

Terhart Name 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: Erhart, Gerhart, Merhar, De Hart, Denhart, Ehart, Gerhardt, Lenhart

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Where is the Terhart family from?

You can see how Terhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terhart families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Terhart families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Terhart's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Terhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terhart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Terhart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Terhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terhart 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Terhart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Terhart. For the veterans among your Terhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terhart lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Terhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Terhart in 1978 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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