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Ternavsky Family History

Ternavsky 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: Bernosky, Tarnowski, Chernesky, Bednarski, Trosky, Olsavsky, Bernardy

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Ternavsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternavsky 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 Ternavsky. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Ternavsky. For the veterans among your Ternavsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternavsky lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Ternavsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ternavsky in 1980 was 88, and 95 in 1998.

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