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Terova Family History

Terova 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: Genova, Terra, Verona, Troia, Tervo, Terada, Perona, Merola, Troha

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terova 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 Terova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terova. 100% of Terova men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Terova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terova 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Terova. 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 16 military records available for the last name Terova. For the veterans among your Terova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terova lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Terova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terova in 1973 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terova 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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