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Terwedo Family History

Terwedo 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: Terrero, Peredo, Tercero, Toledo, Terres, Terek, Ferwerda, Teresi

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Where is the Terwedo family from?

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

What did your Terwedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terwedo. 100% of Terwedo men worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Terwedo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Terwedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terwedo 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 Terwedo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Terwedo. For the veterans among your Terwedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terwedo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Terwedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terwedo in 1971 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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