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Teris Family History

Teris 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: Terris, Peris, Tevis, Reis, Lewis, Boris, Terry, Melis, Paris, Meis

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Where is the Teris family from?

You can see how Teris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teris family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Teris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Teris families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Teris's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Teris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Teris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teris 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Teris. 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 38 military records available for the last name Teris. For the veterans among your Teris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Teris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Teris in 1967 was 72, and 97 in 1987.

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