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Ternbach Family History

Ternbach 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: Sternbach, Fernbach, Dernbach, Steinbach, Leinbach, Erbach, Heinbach

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Where is the Ternbach family from?

You can see how Ternbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ternbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ternbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ternbach families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Ternbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternbach 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ternbach. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ternbach. For the veterans among your Ternbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternbach lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Ternbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ternbach in 1982 was 85, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternbach 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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