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Terrana Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Terrano .

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


Similar surnames: Ferrara, Terrano, Terrasi, Tarrant, Terranova, Perman, Ferroni

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Where is the Terrana family from?

You can see how Terrana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Terrana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Terrana families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Terrana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terrana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terrana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrana. 65% of Terrana men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Terrana women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terrana were Loader and 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
    65%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Terrana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrana 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Terrana. 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 176 military records available for the last name Terrana. For the veterans among your Terrana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrana lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Terrana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Terrana in 1961 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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