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Teri Family History

Teri 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: Neri, Turi, Peri, Terzi, Teti, Terp, Oteri, Tri, Wei, Mori

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Where is the Teri family from?

You can see how Teri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Teri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Teri family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Teri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Teri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teri 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 Teri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teri. 34% of Teri men worked as a Peddler.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Peddler
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Baker
    34%

What Teri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Teri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teri 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Teri. 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 76 military records available for the last name Teri. For the veterans among your Teri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Teri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Teri in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Teri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teri 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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