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Terner Family History

Terner 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: Berner, Turner, Kerner, Lerner, Derner, Tenner, Gerner, Ternes

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Where is the Terner family from?

You can see how Terner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Terner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Terner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Terner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Terner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terner 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 Terner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Terner. 100% of Terner women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Terner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terner 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 999 immigration records available for the last name Terner. 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 579 military records available for the last name Terner. For the veterans among your Terner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Terner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Terner in 1962 was 71, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terner 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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