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Terrasi Family History

Terrasi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): occupational name from Arabic ṭarrāz ‘upholsterer embroiderer’.

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


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Where is the Terrasi family from?

You can see how Terrasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrasi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Terrasi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Terrasi families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Terrasi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terrasi families in 1920.
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What did your Terrasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Radio Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrasi. 54% of Terrasi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terrasi women worked as a Radio Worker.

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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
    54%
  • Shoemaker
    16%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Welder
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Radio Worker
    100%

What Terrasi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Terrasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrasi 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Terrasi. 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 159 military records available for the last name Terrasi. For the veterans among your Terrasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrasi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terrasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Terrasi in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrasi 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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