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Terrio Family History

Terrio Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Terriot (see Theriot). Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Terrio family from?

You can see how Terrio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Terrio families living in Fife. This was about 88% of all the recorded Terrio's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Terrio families in 1891.
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What did your Terrio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrio. 32% of Terrio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Terrio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrio were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terrio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrio 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Terrio. 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 933 military records available for the last name Terrio. For the veterans among your Terrio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrio lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Terrio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Terrio in 1961 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrio 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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