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Terneus Family History

Terneus 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: Ternes, Ternus, Terres, Tornes, Bernius, Kernes, Berner, Turner

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Where is the Terneus family from?

You can see how Terneus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terneus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Terneus families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Terneus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Terneus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Terneus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terneus 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 Terneus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terneus. 43% of Terneus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Window Glass Cutter
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Terneus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Terneus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terneus 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Terneus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Terneus. For the veterans among your Terneus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terneus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Terneus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terneus in 1967 was 81, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terneus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terneus 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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