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Terreau Family History

Terreau 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: Tetreau, Terres, Terra, Jarreau, Terrero, Barreau, Ferneau, Gereau

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Where is the Terreau family from?

You can see how Terreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terreau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Terreau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Terreau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Terreau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terreau 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 Terreau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terreau. 100% of Terreau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Terreau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Terreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terreau 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Terreau. 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 31 military records available for the last name Terreau. For the veterans among your Terreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terreau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Terreau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terreau in 1968 was 79, and 93 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terreau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terreau 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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