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Terrano Family History

Terrano Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from a Latin adjective terranus ‘belonging to the land’ used also as a personal name Terrano.

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


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Where is the Terrano family from?

You can see how Terrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Terrano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Terrano family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terrano's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Terrano families in 1840.
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What did your Terrano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrano. 42% of Terrano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terrano women worked as an Operator.

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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
    42%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Terrano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Terrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrano 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Terrano. 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 344 military records available for the last name Terrano. For the veterans among your Terrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terrano in 1962 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terrano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terrano 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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