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Origins of the Terrell surname

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About the Terrells

We have a total number of 8139 records for people with the last name Terrell.

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Where do most Terrells live?

In 1921, most Terrells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Terrells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,790 records for the Terrell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Terrells most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Williamses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Terrells.

What are the most common Terrell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Terrell family members

Common jobs for Terrells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Terrells in 1921
Dressmaker

30

Laundress

18

Dress Maker

17

Domestic Servant

14

Living On Own Means

14

Common Male occupations for Terrells in 1921
Farm Hands

98

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

75

General Farmers

49

Agricultural Labourer

25

General Labourer

25

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