Origins of the Terrell surname
About the Terrells
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Interesting facts about Terrell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Terrell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Terrells most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Terrell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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
