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Terien Family History

Terien 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: Terrien, Therien, Marien, Terres, Toren, Tarin, Herren, Erie, Bergen

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Where is the Terien family from?

You can see how Terien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Terien families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Terien's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Terien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Terien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terien 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Terien. 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 11 military records available for the last name Terien. For the veterans among your Terien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terien 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 Terien

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