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Terstegen Family History

Terstegen 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: Verstegen, Kerstein, Gersten, Gerstein, Bestgen, Kersten, Versteeg

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Where is the Terstegen family from?

You can see how Terstegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terstegen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Terstegen families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terstegen's in USA. California had the highest population of Terstegen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terstegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terstegen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Terstegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terstegen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Terstegen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Terstegen. For the veterans among your Terstegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terstegen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Terstegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Terstegen in 1965 was 82, and 78 in 2000.

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