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Terranover Family History

Terranover Surname 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: Terranova, Terrance, Terrano, Crownover, Tranter, Hanover, Berwanger

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Where is the Terranover family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terranover 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 Terranover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Repair was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terranover. 100% of Terranover men worked as a Shoe Repair.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Repair
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Terranover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terranover 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Terranover. 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 34 military records available for the last name Terranover. For the veterans among your Terranover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terranover lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Terranover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Terranover in 1969 was 89, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terranover 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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