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Terrance Family History

Terrance Surname Meaning

Irish: adopted for Mac Toirdhealbhaigh (see Turley).

Terence was sometimes used as an English equivalent of the Gaelic personal name Toirdhealbach.

The name is rare in Britain and Ireland and is now chiefly found in Glasgow, Scotland.

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


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You can see how Terrance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Terrance families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Terrance's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Terrance families in 1911.
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What did your Terrance ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Terrance. 60% of Terrance men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Student
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terrance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrance 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Terrance. 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 501 military records available for the last name Terrance. For the veterans among your Terrance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrance lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Terrance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Terrance in 1953 was 52, and 61 in 2004.

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