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Teramoto Family History

Teramoto Name Meaning

Japanese: written 寺本 ‘(one who lives) near the Buddhist temple’. It is found mostly in western Japan.

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


Similar surnames: Kuramoto, Takemoto, Morimoto, Hamamoto, Muramoto, Takamoto, Miyamoto

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Where is the Teramoto family from?

You can see how Teramoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Teramoto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Teramoto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Teramoto families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Teramoto's in USA. California had the highest population of Teramoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Teramoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Teramoto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Teramoto. 50% of Teramoto men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Teramoto women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Teramoto were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Blacksmith
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Teramoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Teramoto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Teramoto. 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 331 military records available for the last name Teramoto. For the veterans among your Teramoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Teramoto lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Teramoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Teramoto in 1961 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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