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Ternouth Family History

Ternouth 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: Troth, Tenuta, Trout, Routh, Wermuth, Weymouth, Bernot, Cernoch

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Where is the Ternouth family from?

You can see how Ternouth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternouth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ternouth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ternouth families living in Kent. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ternouth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ternouth families in 1891.
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What did your Ternouth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, University Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ternouth. 50% of Ternouth women worked as an University Teacher.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • University Teacher
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Ternouth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Ternouth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternouth 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ternouth. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ternouth. For the veterans among your Ternouth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternouth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Ternouth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ternouth in 1963 was 71, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternouth 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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