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Terranella Family History

Terranella 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: Taravella, Terranova, Serritella, Petronella, Perrella, Terrana

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Where is the Terranella family from?

You can see how Terranella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terranella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Terranella families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Terranella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Terranella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terranella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Terranella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terranella. 60% of Terranella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terranella women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Terranella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Terranella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terranella 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Terranella. 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 79 military records available for the last name Terranella. For the veterans among your Terranella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terranella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Terranella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terranella in 1956 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terranella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terranella 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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