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Terracina Family History

Terracina Name Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from a place called Terracina in Latina province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Verran, Herring, Traina, Terrano, Terranova, Bergamini, Pecina, Teran

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Where is the Terracina family from?

You can see how Terracina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terracina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Terracina families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Terracina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Terracina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terracina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terracina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terracina. 34% of Terracina men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Terracina women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terracina were Barber and Store Assistant. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Store Assistant
    34%
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What Terracina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Terracina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terracina 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Terracina. 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 135 military records available for the last name Terracina. For the veterans among your Terracina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terracina lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Terracina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Terracina in 1967 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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