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Terrase Family History

Terrase 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: Terrasi, Terrace, Terres, Terra, Terris, Terrance, Perras, Terrano

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Where is the Terrase family from?

You can see how Terrase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrase family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Terrase families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Terrase families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrase's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Terrase families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Terrase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrase 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Terrase. 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 36 military records available for the last name Terrase. For the veterans among your Terrase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrase lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Terrase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Terrase in 1968 was 53, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrase 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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