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Terracciano Family History

Terracciano Name Meaning

Italian: topographic name from terrazzano ‘resident in a castle’ (from terrazzo ‘terrace’).

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


Similar surnames: Terrano, Terracina, Tarantino, Perrucci, Petracca, Perrino

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Where is the Terracciano family from?

You can see how Terracciano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terracciano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Terracciano families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Terracciano's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Terracciano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terracciano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terracciano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terracciano. 36% of Terracciano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terracciano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terracciano were Barber and Typist. .

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Plasterer
    18%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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What Terracciano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Terracciano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terracciano 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Terracciano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Terracciano. For the veterans among your Terracciano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terracciano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Terracciano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terracciano in 1963 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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