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Terroso Family History

Terroso 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: Terres, Terrero, Terris, Barroso, Terrano, Territo, Terrasi, Pedroso

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Where is the Terroso family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terroso 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 Terroso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyess Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terroso. 100% of Terroso men worked as a Dyess Helper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dyess Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Terroso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terroso 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Terroso. 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 40 military records available for the last name Terroso. For the veterans among your Terroso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terroso lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Terroso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Terroso in 1970 was 70, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terroso 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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