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Ter Haas Family History

Ter Haas Surname 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: Ter Haar, De Haas, Ter Hark, Ter Maat, De Haan, Terrazas, Ter Horst

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Where is the Ter Haas family from?

You can see how Ter Haas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ter Haas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ter Haas family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ter Haas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ter Haas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Ter Haas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ter Haas 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ter Haas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 669 military records available for the last name Ter Haas. For the veterans among your Ter Haas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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