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Terenti Family History

Terenti 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: Terenzi, Trent, Teresi, Trento, Parenti, Peretti, Berent, Brent

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Terenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terenti 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Terenti. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Terenti. For the veterans among your Terenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terenti lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Terenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terenti in 1981 was 78, and 97 in 2001.

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