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Ter Horst Family History

Ter Horst Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: topographic name from a shortened form of to der horst ‘at the bushy knoll’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ter Horst family from?

You can see how Ter Horst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ter Horst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ter Horst families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ter Horst's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ter Horst families in 1880.
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What did your Ter Horst ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Ter Horst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ter Horst 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Ter Horst. 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 533 military records available for the last name Ter Horst. For the veterans among your Ter Horst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ter Horst lifespan?

Average Ter Horst life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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