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Terault Family History

Terault Name 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: Perault, Tetrault, Denault, Legault, Brault, Tetreault, Traut

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Where is the Terault family from?

You can see how Terault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terault family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terault's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Terault families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terault ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Terault ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Terault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terault 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Terault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Terault. For the veterans among your Terault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terault lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Terault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terault in 1968 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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