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Terlau Family History

Terlau 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: Perla, Tella, Terra, Gereau, Bernau, Teran, Fernau, Herlan, Tebeau

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Where is the Terlau family from?

You can see how Terlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terlau families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Terlau's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Terlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terlau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terlau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Terlau 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 Terlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terlau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Terlau. 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 83 military records available for the last name Terlau. For the veterans among your Terlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terlau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Terlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Terlau in 1962 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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