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Terrero Family History

Terrero Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from Terrero in Asturias (Spain) so named from terrero ‘mound of earth’ or a topographic name with the same meaning.

This surname is particularly common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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Where is the Terrero family from?

You can see how Terrero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrero family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terrero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Terrero families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrero's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terrero families in 1891.
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What did your Terrero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terrero. 100% of Terrero men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Terrero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrero 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Terrero. 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 9 military records available for the last name Terrero. For the veterans among your Terrero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrero lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Terrero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Terrero in 1973 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrero 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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