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Teresi Name Meaning

Italian: metronymic from the female personal name Teresa a derivative of Greek Thēresia ‘hunting’ originally a name associated with Artemis the Greek goddess of the hunt.

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


Similar surnames: Terzi, Tress, Terres, Peres, Ciresi, Remes, Terenzi, Tamasi, Geraci

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Where is the Teresi family from?

You can see how Teresi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teresi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Teresi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Teresi families living in Warwickshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Teresi's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Teresi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teresi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teresi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teresi. 18% of Teresi men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Teresi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teresi were Proprietor and Packer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Packer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Teresi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teresi 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Teresi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 604 military records available for the last name Teresi. For the veterans among your Teresi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teresi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Teresi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Teresi in 1953 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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