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Terceiro Family History

Terceiro 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: Tercero, Terrero, Ferreiro, Mercer, Pereira, Carreiro, Teixeira

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Where is the Terceiro family from?

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

In 1940, Third Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terceiro. 100% of Terceiro men worked as a Third Hand. .

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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

  • Third Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Terceiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terceiro 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Terceiro. 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 16 military records available for the last name Terceiro. For the veterans among your Terceiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terceiro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terceiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Terceiro in 1963 was 78, and 67 in 2004.

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