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Terrier Family History

Terrier Surname Meaning

see Tarrier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Terrier family from?

You can see how Terrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 105 Terrier families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Terrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Terrier families in 1911.
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What did your Terrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terrier. 52% of Terrier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    52%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    16%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    8%

What Terrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Terrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrier 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Terrier. 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 829 military records available for the last name Terrier. For the veterans among your Terrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Terrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Terrier in 1953 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terrier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrier 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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