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Terne Family History

Terne 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: Cerne, Berne, Verne, Ternes, Erne, Sterne, Herne, Werne, Berner

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Where is the Terne family from?

You can see how Terne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Terne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Terne family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Terne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Terne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Terne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Terne. 100% of Terne women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housewife
    100%

What Terne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Terne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terne 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Terne. 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 95 military records available for the last name Terne. For the veterans among your Terne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terne lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Terne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Terne in 1969 was 87, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terne 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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