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Terravecchia Family History

Terravecchia 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: Della Vecchia, Del Vecchio, La Vecchia, Terracina, Cornacchia

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Where is the Terravecchia family from?

You can see how Terravecchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terravecchia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terravecchia family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terravecchia's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Terravecchia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terravecchia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terravecchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terravecchia. 100% of Terravecchia 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
    100%

What Terravecchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Terravecchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terravecchia 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Terravecchia. 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 37 military records available for the last name Terravecchia. For the veterans among your Terravecchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terravecchia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Terravecchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terravecchia in 1967 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terravecchia 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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