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Terer Family History

Terer 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: Tyrer, Terek, Teer, Tener, Teper, Lerer, Teter, Berner, Turner, Turek

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Where is the Terer family from?

You can see how Terer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terer 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 97 census records available for the last name Terer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terer 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Terer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Terer. For the veterans among your Terer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terer lifespan?

Average Terer life expectancy in 1978 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terer 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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