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Terning Family History

Terning 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: Berning, Werning, Herring, Horning, Henning, Dorning, Teeling

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Where is the Terning family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terning 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 Terning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terning. 60% of Terning 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Terning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terning 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Terning. 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 17 military records available for the last name Terning. For the veterans among your Terning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terning lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Terning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Terning in 1971 was 81, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terning 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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