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Teruya Family History

Teruya Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 照屋 ‘shining house’. It is found in western Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Teruya family from?

You can see how Teruya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teruya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 32 Teruya families living in Hawaii. This was about 86% of all the recorded Teruya's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Teruya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teruya 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 Teruya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teruya. 27% of Teruya men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Teruya women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teruya were Cook 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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Caretaker
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Teruya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Teruya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teruya 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teruya. 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 227 military records available for the last name Teruya. For the veterans among your Teruya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teruya lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Teruya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Teruya in 1947 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teruya 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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