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Tertus Family History

Tertus 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: Ternus, Terres, Fergus, Titus, Terris, Bartus, Ternes, Aerts, Tetu

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Where is the Tertus family from?

You can see how Tertus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tertus family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Tertus families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Tertus's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Tertus families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tertus 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 14 census records available for the last name Tertus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tertus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tertus. 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 Tertus. For the veterans among your Tertus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tertus lifespan?

Average Tertus life expectancy in 1990 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tertus 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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