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Terrault Family History

Terrault 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: Perrault, Tetrault, Tetreault, Perreault, Therriault, Theriault

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Where is the Terrault family from?

You can see how Terrault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrault family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terrault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Terrault families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrault's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terrault families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrault 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 Terrault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terrault. 30% of Terrault men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Tudiante
    20%

What Terrault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Terrault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrault 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Terrault. 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 37 military records available for the last name Terrault. For the veterans among your Terrault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Terrault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Terrault in 1968 was 86, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrault 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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