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Terril Family History

Terril 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, Terrel, Terrill, Terral, Terrio, Terry, Terres, Terra, Ferris

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Where is the Terril family from?

You can see how Terril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terril family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Terril families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Terril's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terril families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terril 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 Terril ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terril. 30% of Terril men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Terril women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terril were Helper and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terril 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Terril. 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 510 military records available for the last name Terril. For the veterans among your Terril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terril lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Terril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terril in 1965 was 61, and 29 in 2004.

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