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Terris Family History

Terris Name Meaning

Scottish (Fife): habitational name from Tarras in Rafford (Morayshire). Catalan and southern French (Pyrénées-Orientales): from a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Theodoric (see Terry ). French (southern); Catalan (Terrís): topographic name derived from French terre Catalan terra ‘ground earth land’. French (southern): possibly also a variant of Terrisse a habitational name from any of the places so named in Cantal and Ardèche.

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

Similar surnames: Terres, Terry, Ferris, Harris, Gerrits, Perris, Terra, Norris, Berrio

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Where is the Terris family from?

You can see how Terris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 65 Terris families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Terris's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Terris families in 1911.

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What did your Terris ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Farmer
39%
Labourer
14%
Miner
12%
Laborer
10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Housekeeper
100%

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Draft Cards
There are 738 military records available for the last name Terris. For the veterans among your Terris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Terris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Terris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 738 military records available for the last name Terris. For the veterans among your Terris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terris lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Terris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terris in 1958 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

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