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Terisi Family History

Terisi 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, Risi, Tripi, Terris, Terzi, Torrisi, Derise, Peris, Termini

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Where is the Terisi family from?

You can see how Terisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terisi family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terisi's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Terisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terisi 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 39 census records available for the last name Terisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terisi 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Terisi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Terisi. For the veterans among your Terisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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