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Teruel Family History

Teruel Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the town of Teruel (Aragon) of pre-Roman origin (Turiolum).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Teruel family from?

You can see how Teruel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teruel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Teruel family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Teruel's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Teruel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teruel 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 Teruel ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Teruel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Teruel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teruel 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Teruel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Teruel. For the veterans among your Teruel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teruel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Teruel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Teruel in 1973 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teruel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teruel 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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