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Tery Family History

Tery 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: Terry, Dery, Mery, Gery, Terp, Wery, Nery, Henry, Turk, Berry

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Where is the Tery family from?

You can see how Tery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Tery families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Tery's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tery. 22% of Tery men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Tery women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tery were Operator and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%

What Tery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tery 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Tery. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Tery. For the veterans among your Tery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tery lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tery in 1968 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tery 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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