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Terrien Name Meaning

French: topographic or status name from terrien ‘owner of a farmland’ a derivative of terre ‘ground earth land’ denoting someone who lived and worked on the land i.e. a peasant. Compare Farmer Lander Pharmer Taylor Terrian Therien Therrian and Therrien .

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


Similar surnames: Perrier, Berrien, Perrie, Terres, Berrier, Torre, Perrin, Ferrier

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Where is the Terrien family from?

You can see how Terrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Terrien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 246 Terrien families living in Quebec. This was about 99% of all the recorded Terrien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Terrien families in 1911.
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What did your Terrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Terrien. 36% of Terrien men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Terrien women worked as a Servante. .

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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
    36%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cultivator
    9%
  • Cult
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Terrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrien 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Terrien. 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 598 military records available for the last name Terrien. For the veterans among your Terrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrien lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Terrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terrien in 1954 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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