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Terryll Family History

Terryll 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: Terrell, Terrill, Terry, Tyrrell, Merrill, Perrill, Perrell, Therrell

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Where is the Terryll family from?

You can see how Terryll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terryll family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Terryll families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terryll family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Terryll's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Terryll families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terryll 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 159 census records available for the last name Terryll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terryll 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Terryll. 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 45 military records available for the last name Terryll. For the veterans among your Terryll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terryll lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Terryll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Terryll in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terryll 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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