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Terrassa Family History

Terrassa 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, Terrana, Terres, Terra, Ferrara, Terracina, Terris, Terrance

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Where is the Terrassa family from?

You can see how Terrassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrassa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terrassa family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terrassa's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Terrassa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrassa 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 37 census records available for the last name Terrassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrassa 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Terrassa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Terrassa. For the veterans among your Terrassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrassa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Terrassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Terrassa in 1976 was 65, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrassa 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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