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Ternent Family History

Ternent Surname Meaning

From Tranent (E Lothian), which is recorded as Tranent in 1210. The place-name means ‘village on the streams’ from words related to Welsh tref ‘farm village’ and nant ‘stream’ (plural neint).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ternent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ternent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ternent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 115 Ternent families living in Northumberland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ternent's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Ternent families in 1891.
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What did your Ternent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ternent. 50% of Ternent men worked as a Barman and 95% of Ternent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ternent were General Labourer and Paid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ternent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ternent 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Ternent. 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 236 military records available for the last name Ternent. For the veterans among your Ternent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ternent lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ternent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ternent in 1961 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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