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Terani Family History

Terani Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tehrani, Trani, Teran, Turano, Taran, Geraci, Tani, Beran, Toran

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Where is the Terani family from?

You can see how Terani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Terani family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Terani's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Terani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terani ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Terani ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Terani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terani 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Terani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Terani. For the veterans among your Terani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terani lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Terani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Terani in 1967 was 67, and 91 in 1991.

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