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Terna Family History

Terna 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: Cerna, Perna, Terra, Tena, Verna, Berna, Serna, Terry, Serra, Teng

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Where is the Terna family from?

You can see how Terna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Terna families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Terna's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Terna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terna 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 Terna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terna. 100% of Terna men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Terna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Terna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terna 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Terna. 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 22 military records available for the last name Terna. For the veterans among your Terna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Terna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Terna in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terna 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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