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Teroux Family History

Teroux 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: Leroux, Theroux, Heroux, Geroux, Troup, Gerou, Trout, Ledoux, Debroux

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Where is the Teroux family from?

You can see how Teroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teroux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teroux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Teroux families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Teroux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Teroux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teroux 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 Teroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Teroux. 60% of Teroux men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

What Teroux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Teroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teroux 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Teroux. 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 10 military records available for the last name Teroux. For the veterans among your Teroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teroux lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Teroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Teroux in 1980 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teroux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teroux 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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