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Terring Family History

Terring 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: Herring, Ferring, Gerring, Merring, Teeling, Fearing, Fehring

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Where is the Terring family from?

You can see how Terring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terring family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Terring families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terring's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Terring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Terring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terring 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Terring. 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 16 military records available for the last name Terring. For the veterans among your Terring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terring lifespan?

Average Terring life expectancy in 1971 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terring 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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