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Teres Family History

Teres 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: Terres, Terek, Peres, Teresi, Beres, Ternes, Seres, Veres, Tewes

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Where is the Teres family from?

You can see how Teres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Teres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Teres families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Teres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teres 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 Teres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teres. 100% of Teres men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Teres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teres 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Teres. 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 59 military records available for the last name Teres. For the veterans among your Teres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teres lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Teres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Teres in 1971 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teres 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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