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Terranova Family History

Terranova Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from any of numerous places called with Terranova or Terranuova from terra ‘land’ + nuova ‘new’.

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


Similar surnames: Terrano, Casanova, Villanova, Portanova, Terrones, Terracina, Genova

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Where is the Terranova family from?

You can see how Terranova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terranova family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terranova families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Terranova families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Terranova's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Terranova families in 1880.
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What did your Terranova ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terranova. 19% of Terranova men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Terranova women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Terranova were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    19%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terranova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terranova 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Terranova. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Terranova. For the veterans among your Terranova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terranova lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Terranova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Terranova in 1952 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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