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Terheggen Family History

Terheggen 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: Heggen, Verhagen, Herdegen, Brueggen, Verheyen, Hegge, Bergen

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Where is the Terheggen family from?

You can see how Terheggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terheggen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terheggen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Terheggen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terheggen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terheggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terheggen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Terheggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terheggen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Terheggen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Terheggen. For the veterans among your Terheggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terheggen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Terheggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terheggen in 1970 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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