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Terance Family History

Terance 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: Terrance, France, Ference, Defrance, Crance, Teran, Hermance, Rance

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Where is the Terance family from?

You can see how Terance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Terance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Terance family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Terance's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Terance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terance 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 482 census records available for the last name Terance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terance 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Terance. 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 40 military records available for the last name Terance. For the veterans among your Terance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terance lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Terance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Terance in 1972 was 73, and 61 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terance 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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