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Terela Family History

Terela 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: Trela, Perla, Varela, Tella, Terek, Terra, Perella, Teresi, Perala

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Where is the Terela family from?

You can see how Terela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terela family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Terela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Terela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terela 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 16 census records available for the last name Terela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terela 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Terela. 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 6 military records available for the last name Terela. For the veterans among your Terela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terela lifespan?

Average Terela life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terela 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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