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Terrish Family History

Terrish 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, Gerrish, Parrish, Terres, Ferris, Terrien, Torrisi, Perris

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Where is the Terrish family from?

You can see how Terrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Terrish families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Terrish families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terrish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terrish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Terrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Terrish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Terrish. For the veterans among your Terrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Terrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terrish in 1970 was 56, and 80 in 1998.

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