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Tergast Family History

Tergast 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: Terrasi, Ergas, Troast, Herbst, Ernest, Tennant, Terres, Trost

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Tergast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergast 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tergast. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tergast. For the veterans among your Tergast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergast lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Tergast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Tergast in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 1970.

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