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Terrey Family History

Terrey Name Meaning

see Terry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Terry, Terres, Terrel, Torrey, Berrey, Torre, Berry, Merry, Torney

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Where is the Terrey family from?

You can see how Terrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 12 Terrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Terrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Terrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrey. 30% of Terrey men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Terrey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrey were Manager and Farming. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Knitter
    18%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Terrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrey 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Terrey. 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 657 military records available for the last name Terrey. For the veterans among your Terrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Terrey in 1962 was 48, and 43 in 2004.

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