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Ternai Family History

Ternai 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, Tiernan, Perna, Terra, Teresi, Bernat, Terzi, Terenzi, Tena

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Where is the Ternai family from?

You can see how Ternai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ternai family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternai's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Ternai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternai 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 20 census records available for the last name Ternai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternai 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ternai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ternai. For the veterans among your Ternai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternai lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Ternai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ternai in 1978 was 92, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ternai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternai 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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