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Tergesen Family History

Tergesen 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: Bergesen, Helgesen, Thygesen, Torgersen, Bergeson, Fergeson, Torgeson

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Where is the Tergesen family from?

You can see how Tergesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tergesen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tergesen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tergesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tergesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tergesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tergesen. 60% of Tergesen men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

What Tergesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Tergesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergesen 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Tergesen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tergesen. For the veterans among your Tergesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergesen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Tergesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tergesen in 1953 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tergesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergesen 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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