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Teraoka Family History

Teraoka 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: Hiraoka, Terada, Muraoka, Seroka, Kraska, Torok, Berka, Morioka

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Where is the Teraoka family from?

You can see how Teraoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teraoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Teraoka families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Teraoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Teraoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teraoka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Teraoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teraoka. 78% of Teraoka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Teraoka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teraoka were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Teraoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Teraoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teraoka 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Teraoka. 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 207 military records available for the last name Teraoka. For the veterans among your Teraoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teraoka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Teraoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Teraoka in 1965 was 89, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teraoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teraoka 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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