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Ternand Family History

Ternand 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: Gernand, Tennant, Bernard, Berland, Tiernan, Fernando, Ferland

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Where is the Ternand family from?

You can see how Ternand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ternand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ternand families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ternand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ternand 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 71 census records available for the last name Ternand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternand 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ternand. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ternand. For the veterans among your Ternand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternand lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ternand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ternand in 1972 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternand 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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