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Terral Family History

Terral Surname Meaning

Altered form of Tyrrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terral family from?

You can see how Terral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terral family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Terral families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terral's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terral families in 1891.
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What did your Terral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terral. 25% of Terral men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Terral women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terral were Salesman and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Sales Lady
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Terral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terral 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Terral. 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 519 military records available for the last name Terral. For the veterans among your Terral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terral lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Terral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terral in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terral

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terral 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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