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Terheun Family History

Terheun 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: Terhune, Terres, Toren, Herren, Thun, Bergen, Verdun, Terek, Rhein

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Where is the Terheun family from?

You can see how Terheun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terheun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terheun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terheun family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Terheun's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Terheun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terheun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terheun ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Terheun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terheun 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Terheun. 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 60 military records available for the last name Terheun. For the veterans among your Terheun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terheun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Terheun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Terheun in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 1998.

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