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Terman Name Meaning

Probably also an altered form of German Dermann (see Derman ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Derman .

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


Similar surnames: Lerma, Kerman, Perman, German, Ferman, Tarman, Werman, Derman, Teran

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Where is the Terman family from?

You can see how Terman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Terman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Terman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Terman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Terman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Terman. 100% of Terman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terman 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Terman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 625 military records available for the last name Terman. For the veterans among your Terman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Terman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terman in 1953 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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