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Terrara Family History

Terrara 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: Ferrara, Terrana, Herrera, Ferrera, Vergara, Terra, Terrero, Terada

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Where is the Terrara family from?

You can see how Terrara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terrara families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Terrara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terrara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrara 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 Terrara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terrara. 67% of Terrara 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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Terrara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Terrara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrara 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Terrara. 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 15 military records available for the last name Terrara. For the veterans among your Terrara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrara lifespan?

Average Terrara life expectancy in 1989 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terrara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrara 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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