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Terriah Family History

Terriah 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: Terrian, Terra, Terris, Terrien, Gerrish, Territo, Terzian, Merriam

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Where is the Terriah family from?

You can see how Terriah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terriah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Terriah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Terriah families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Terriah's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Terriah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terriah 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 Terriah ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terriah. 100% of Terriah men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Terriah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Terriah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terriah 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Terriah. 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 1 military records available for the last name Terriah. For the veterans among your Terriah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terriah lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Terriah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Terriah in 1974 was 62, and 50 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terriah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terriah 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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