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Terenzi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Terenzio from Latin Terentius.

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


Similar surnames: Lorenzi, Trent, Trento, Teresi, Terzi, Lorenz, Renzo, Ferenc, Serene

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Where is the Terenzi family from?

You can see how Terenzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terenzi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Terenzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terenzi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terenzi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terenzi families in 1920.
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What did your Terenzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terenzi. 60% of Terenzi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Bus Boy
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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What Terenzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Terenzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terenzi 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Terenzi. 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 234 military records available for the last name Terenzi. For the veterans among your Terenzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terenzi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Terenzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Terenzi in 1959 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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