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Terplan Family History

Terplan 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: Verplank, Templin, Templar, Teran, Terzian, Herlan, Terrian, Terman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terplan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Terplan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Terplan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terplan 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Terplan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Terplan. For the veterans among your Terplan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terplan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Terplan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Terplan in 1963 was 85, and 64 in 2002.

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