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Terron Family History

Terron Surname Meaning

Spanish (Terrón): topographic name from terrón ‘clod’.

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


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Where is the Terron family from?

You can see how Terron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Terron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Terron families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Terron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Terron families in 1911.
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What did your Terron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terron. 50% of Terron 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
    50%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terron 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Terron. 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 81 military records available for the last name Terron. For the veterans among your Terron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terron lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Terron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Terron in 1970 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terron 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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