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Tergerson Family History

Tergerson 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: Bergerson, Torgerson, Fergerson, Torgersen, Jergenson, Segerson

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Where is the Tergerson family from?

You can see how Tergerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tergerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Tergerson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tergerson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tergerson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tergerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Tergerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tergerson. 41% of Tergerson men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Tergerson women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tergerson were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Tergerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Tergerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergerson 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Tergerson. 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 44 military records available for the last name Tergerson. For the veterans among your Tergerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergerson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Tergerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tergerson in 1970 was 74, and 49 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tergerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergerson 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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