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Terzo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Terzo ‘third’ given to a third son or a habitational name from any of many places called Terzo.

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


Similar surnames: Terzi, Cerio, Tarro, Perro, Zero, Marzo, Terry, Turro, Perno, Renzo

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Where is the Terzo family from?

You can see how Terzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Terzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Terzo family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Terzo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Terzo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terzo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Terzo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Terzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terzo 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Terzo. 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 315 military records available for the last name Terzo. For the veterans among your Terzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terzo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Terzo in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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