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Terrasas Family History

Terrasas 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: Terrazas, Terrasi, Terrana, Terres, Terra, Ferrara, Terris, Trakas

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Where is the Terrasas family from?

You can see how Terrasas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terrasas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terrasas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Terrasas families living in Texas. This was about 91% of all the recorded Terrasas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Terrasas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terrasas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terrasas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Terrasas. 100% of Terrasas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Terrasas women worked as a Presser. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Terrasas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terrasas 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Terrasas. 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 23 military records available for the last name Terrasas. For the veterans among your Terrasas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terrasas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Terrasas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Terrasas in 1975 was 67, and 59 in 2002.

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