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Tergus Family History

Tergus 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: Fergus, Ternus, Terres, Verges, Teague, Berges, Terris, Negus, Ternes

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Where is the Tergus family from?

You can see how Tergus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tergus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tergus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Tergus families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tergus's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tergus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tergus 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 116 census records available for the last name Tergus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tergus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Tergus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tergus. For the veterans among your Tergus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tergus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tergus 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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