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Teroy Family History

Teroy 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: Troy, Terry, Leroy, Deroy, Herod, Berry, Heron, Merry, Dery, Mero

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Where is the Teroy family from?

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

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Teroy. 50% of Teroy men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Yard Man
    50%

What Teroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Teroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teroy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Teroy. 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 57 military records available for the last name Teroy. For the veterans among your Teroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teroy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Teroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Teroy in 1970 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Teroy 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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