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Tergman Family History

Tergman 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: Bergman, Terman, German, Herdman, Berman, Perman, Herman, Truman

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Where is the Tergman family from?

You can see how Tergman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tergman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Tergman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tergman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tergman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tergman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tergman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tergman. For the veterans among your Tergman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tergman

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