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Terras Family History

Terras Surname Meaning

see Terris.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Terras family from?

You can see how Terras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Terras families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Terras families living in Cheshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Terras's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Terras families in 1891.
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What did your Terras ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial Traveller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Terras. 100% of Terras men worked as a Commercial Traveller and 74% of Terras 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Commercial Traveller
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Civil Servant
    14%

What Terras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terras 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Terras. 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 127 military records available for the last name Terras. For the veterans among your Terras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Terras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terras in 1963 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terras 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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