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Terms Family History

Terms 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: Herms, Teems, Terry, Hermes, Terres, Terek, Taras, Terra, Peres

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Where is the Terms family from?

You can see how Terms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terms family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Terms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Terms family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terms's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Terms families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terms 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 104 census records available for the last name Terms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terms 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Terms. 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 20 military records available for the last name Terms. For the veterans among your Terms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Terms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Terms in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terms 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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