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Terriel Family History

Terriel 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: Terrien, Terrel, Terrill, Ferrier, Terres, Perrier, Berrier, Terris

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Where is the Terriel family from?

You can see how Terriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terriel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terriel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Terriel families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terriel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Terriel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terriel 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 Terriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terriel. 100% of Terriel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Terriel women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Terriel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Terriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terriel 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 Terriel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Terriel. For the veterans among your Terriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terriel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Terriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Terriel in 1974 was 61, and 65 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terriel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terriel 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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