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Terrones Family History

Terrones Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places in Salamanca and Málaga named Terrones from terrón probably in the sense ‘small estate’

or a topographic name from the same word.

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


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Where is the Terrones family from?

You can see how Terrones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrones family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Terrones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Terrones families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terrones's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Terrones families in 1891.
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What did your Terrones ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrones. 40% of Terrones men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Terrones women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrones were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Labor
    18%
  • Track Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Terrones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrones 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Terrones. 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 126 military records available for the last name Terrones. For the veterans among your Terrones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrones lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Terrones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Terrones in 1960 was 55, and 51 in 2004.

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