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Tetro Family History

Tetro Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Tétreau (see Tetreau). Italian (Apulia): nickname from the adjective tetro ‘dark’.

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


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Where is the Tetro family from?

You can see how Tetro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tetro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tetro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Tetro families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Tetro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tetro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tetro 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 Tetro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tetro. 44% of Tetro men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tetro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tetro were Carpenter and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cutter
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Winder
    14%

What Tetro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tetro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tetro 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Tetro. 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 329 military records available for the last name Tetro. For the veterans among your Tetro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tetro lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Tetro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tetro in 1942 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tetro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tetro 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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