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Terrana Family History

Terrana Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Terrano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Terrana family from?

You can see how Terrana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Terrana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Terrana family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrana's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Terrana families in 1891.
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What did your Terrana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrana. 65% of Terrana men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terrana women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrana were Loader and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Terrana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Terrana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrana 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Terrana. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Terrana. For the veterans among your Terrana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrana lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Terrana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terrana in 1961 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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