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Terban Family History

Terban Surname 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: Teran, Serban, Terman, German, Verran, Berman, Urban, Yerian, Taran

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Where is the Terban family from?

You can see how Terban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terban family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Terban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Terban family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terban's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Terban families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Terban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Terban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terban 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 Terban. 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 8 military records available for the last name Terban. For the veterans among your Terban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terban lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Terban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Terban in 1968 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terban ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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