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Terentieff Family History

Terentieff 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: Tegethoff, Terenzi, Trent, Leventis, Reiff, Edenfield, Permenter

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Where is the Terentieff family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Terentieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terentieff 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Terentieff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Terentieff. For the veterans among your Terentieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terentieff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Terentieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terentieff in 1968 was 68, and 60 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terentieff 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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