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Terrigno Family History

Terrigno 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: Ferrigno, Terrien, Perrino, Tersigni, Terrano, Territo, Perrigo

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Where is the Terrigno family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrigno 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 Terrigno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrigno. 100% of Terrigno men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terrigno women worked as a Tailor. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%
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What Terrigno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Terrigno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrigno 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Terrigno. 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 14 military records available for the last name Terrigno. For the veterans among your Terrigno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrigno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terrigno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terrigno in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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