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Teranishi Family History

Teranishi 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: Nakanishi, Quraishi, Beamish, Cornish, Takahashi, Travis, Vranich

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Where is the Teranishi family from?

You can see how Teranishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teranishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Teranishi families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Teranishi's in USA. California had the highest population of Teranishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teranishi 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 Teranishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teranishi. 100% of Teranishi men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Teranishi women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Teranishi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Teranishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teranishi 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Teranishi. 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 152 military records available for the last name Teranishi. For the veterans among your Teranishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teranishi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Teranishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teranishi in 1966 was 85, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teranishi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teranishi 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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