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Ternigan Family History

Ternigan 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: Jernigan, Berrigan, Merrigan, Tengan, Kerrigan, Perrigan, Terzian

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Where is the Ternigan family from?

You can see how Ternigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternigan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ternigan families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternigan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ternigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternigan 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 30 census records available for the last name Ternigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternigan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ternigan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ternigan. For the veterans among your Ternigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Ternigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ternigan in 1962 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ternigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternigan 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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