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Tearo Family History

Tearo 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: Tear, Tetro, Teare, Pearo, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Terry, Tao, Aro

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Where is the Tearo family from?

You can see how Tearo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tearo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tearo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tearo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Tearo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tearo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tearo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Tearo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tearo 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tearo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tearo. For the veterans among your Tearo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tearo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Tearo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tearo in 1967 was 85, and 71 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tearo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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