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Territo Family History

Territo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname for a timid person from Calabrian territu ‘frightened terrified’.

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


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Where is the Territo family from?

You can see how Territo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Territo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Territo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Territo family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Territo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Territo families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Territo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Territo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Territo. 38% of Territo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Territo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Territo were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Assembler
    23%

What Territo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Territo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Territo 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Territo. 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 663 military records available for the last name Territo. For the veterans among your Territo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Territo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Territo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Territo in 1954 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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