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Terio Family History

Terio 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: Tervo, Serio, Torio, Terzo, Cerio, Nerio, Terrio, Terry, Turco, Orio

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Where is the Terio family from?

You can see how Terio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terio family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Terio families living in Massachusetts. This was about 68% of all the recorded Terio's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terio 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 Terio ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Terio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Terio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terio 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Terio. 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 118 military records available for the last name Terio. For the veterans among your Terio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terio lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Terio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terio in 1965 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terio 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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