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Terrao Family History

Terrao 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: Terra, Terrano, Serrao, Terral, Terrio, Terry, Serra, Verran, Cerro

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Where is the Terrao family from?

You can see how Terrao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrao family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Terrao family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrao's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Terrao families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrao 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 22 census records available for the last name Terrao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrao 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Terrao. 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 Terrao. For the veterans among your Terrao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrao lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Terrao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Terrao in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrao 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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