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Ternas Family History

Ternas 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: Ternes, Bernas, Ternus, Terres, Cerna, Tiernan, Perna, Trias, Taras

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Where is the Ternas family from?

You can see how Ternas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Ternas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Ternas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ternas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ternas families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ternas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ternas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ternas. For the veterans among your Ternas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Ternas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ternas in 1991 was 81, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ternas 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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