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Terrelli Family History

Terrelli 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: Ferrelli, Perrelli, Terrell, Cervelli, Tyrrell, Petrelli, Perrell

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Where is the Terrelli family from?

You can see how Terrelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Terrelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terrelli family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Terrelli's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Terrelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Terrelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Terrelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrelli 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Terrelli. 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 38 military records available for the last name Terrelli. For the veterans among your Terrelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Terrelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Terrelli in 1973 was 88, and 73 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrelli 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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