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Tertdale Family History

Tertdale 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: Teesdale, Teasdale, Iredale, Turtle, Terada, Artale, Pertile

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Where is the Tertdale family from?

You can see how Tertdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tertdale family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Tertdale family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tertdale's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Tertdale families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Tertdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tertdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tertdale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tertdale. For the veterans among your Tertdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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