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Ternau Family History

Ternau 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: Bernau, Fernau, Cerna, Tiernan, Perna, Terra, Bernat, Tena, Verna

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Where is the Ternau family from?

You can see how Ternau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ternau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ternau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ternau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternau 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 Ternau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ternau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ternau. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ternau. For the veterans among your Ternau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternau lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Ternau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ternau in 1982 was 89, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ternau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternau 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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