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Terran Family History

Terran 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: Verran, Terra, Herran, Ferran, Terrano, Teran, Terrana, Terral

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Where is the Terran family from?

You can see how Terran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Terran family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Terran's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Terran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terran. 29% of Terran men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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What Terran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Terran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terran 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Terran. 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 133 military records available for the last name Terran. For the veterans among your Terran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Terran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Terran in 1967 was 56, and 63 in 2002.

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