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Teresa Family History

Teresa 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: Teresi, Ceresa, Terres, Terek, Terra, Peres, Tress, Perera, Terada

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Where is the Teresa family from?

You can see how Teresa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teresa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Teresa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Teresa families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Teresa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teresa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teresa 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 Teresa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Teresa. 100% of Teresa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Teresa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teresa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teresa. 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 193 military records available for the last name Teresa. For the veterans among your Teresa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teresa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Teresa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Teresa in 1962 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teresa 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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