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Terens Family History

Terens 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: Berens, Trent, Terres, Toren, Torrens, Stevens, Terek, Peres, Teresi

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Where is the Terens family from?

You can see how Terens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Terens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Terens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Terens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Terens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terens 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 Terens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terens. 25% of Terens men worked as a Painting.

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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

  • Painting
    25%
  • Farmhand
    25%
  • Junk Dealer
    25%
  • Top Job
    25%

What Terens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Terens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terens 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Terens. 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 43 military records available for the last name Terens. For the veterans among your Terens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Terens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Terens in 1964 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terens 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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