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Terrani Family History

Terrani 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: Terrano, Tehrani, Terrasi, Terrana, Verran, Terra, Herran, Tarrant

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Where is the Terrani family from?

You can see how Terrani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terrani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Terrani families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrani's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Terrani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terrani ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terrani. 100% of Terrani men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Terrani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Terrani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrani 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Terrani. 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 8 military records available for the last name Terrani. For the veterans among your Terrani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrani lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Terrani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Terrani in 1956 was 37, and 52 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrani 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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