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Terault Family History

Terault 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: Perault, Tetrault, Denault, Legault, Brault, Tetreault, Traut

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Where is the Terault family from?

You can see how Terault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Terault families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Terault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Terault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Terault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terault 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Terault. 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 32 military records available for the last name Terault. For the veterans among your Terault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Terault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terault in 1968 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terault 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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