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Terrant Family History

Terrant 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: Tarrant, Terrano, Terrana, Verran, Tennant, Terra, Herran, Terrance

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Where is the Terrant family from?

You can see how Terrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Terrant families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Terrant's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Terrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrant 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 Terrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Terrant. 100% of Terrant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Terrant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Terrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrant 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Terrant. 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 88 military records available for the last name Terrant. For the veterans among your Terrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrant lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Terrant in 1964 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terrant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrant 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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